Destino de Paria

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs' song 'Destino de Paria' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love, yet their feelings are not reciprocated. The song opens with a description of a slow, hot afternoon in the neighborhood, setting a melancholic tone. The protagonist's heart beats slowly, weighed down by the relentless fate that always places them in front of the object of their affection. This unfulfilled love is so consuming that it blinds them to everything else around them.

The chorus reveals the depth of the protagonist's devotion, expressing a longing for a miracle where their love would be returned. They live solely for the person they love, feeling utterly alone without their affection. The term 'paria' (pariah) is used to describe their state of isolation and rejection, emphasizing the profound sense of loneliness and exclusion they feel. The protagonist contemplates the futility of their situation, considering that moving away might be the best option if they cannot win the love they so desperately desire.

As the song progresses, the evening turns into a sad night, symbolizing the deepening despair of the protagonist. They reflect on the countless evenings spent waiting in vain, hoping for a change that never comes. The lyrics poignantly capture the universal experience of loving someone who does not love you back, and the heartache that accompanies it. The protagonist's realization that even if they could remove this person from their heart, they would still feel like a pariah, underscores the depth of their emotional struggle and the inescapable nature of their loneliness.