He Creído

The song 'He Creído' by Los Llayras, a group known for their Andean music influences and cumbia sound, delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics express a deep longing for a love that is not reciprocated, as the protagonist continues to hold onto a passion that is not extinguished despite the passage of time. The repeated lines 'He creído olvidado el pasado y aún no he encontrado en tus ojos amor' translate to 'I believed I had forgotten the past and yet I have not found love in your eyes,' highlighting the singer's unsuccessful attempts to move on and the absence of love from the object of their affection.

The narrative of the song revolves around a pivotal moment, 'Desde aquel día inesperado en que te robé un beso de amor,' which means 'Since that unexpected day when I stole a kiss of love from you.' This moment seems to have sparked a deep and enduring love in the singer's heart, a love that remains 'encarcelado,' or imprisoned, within them. The metaphor of love as a fire that cannot be extinguished and as a poison that has been willingly consumed ('beber el veneno de este loco amor') suggests a love that is both consuming and toxic, yet irresistible.

The song's emotional weight is carried by the repeated pleas for understanding, 'Dime que es lo que ha pasado,' asking for an explanation as to why their love has been taken and left to suffer. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the ongoing struggle and confusion the protagonist feels, unable to reconcile their feelings with the reality of their unrequited love. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of loving someone who does not love them back, and the difficulty of letting go of that love.