Locura de Este Amor

Los Manseros Santiagueños, a renowned Argentine folk group, bring to life the intense emotions of love in their song 'Locura de Este Amor.' The lyrics delve into the overwhelming and almost maddening experience of loving someone deeply. The singer questions who has given him this 'madness' of loving so intensely, suggesting that this love has awakened a previously dormant passion within him. This awakening is so powerful that the absence of the beloved causes physical and emotional pain, symbolized by the imagery of hands being bitten and a heart being wounded.

The song uses vivid metaphors to describe the singer's longing and desire. The 'llamas de las hogueras' (flames of the bonfires) represent his burning desires, which are relentless and unquenchable as they search for the beloved. The 'leñas que no se apagan' (logs that do not extinguish) symbolize his sleepless nights and constant thoughts of the beloved, showing that his love is enduring and persistent. The imagery of carrying the beloved in his eyes and constantly naming them underscores the depth of his obsession and the way this love permeates every aspect of his being.

The final verse reveals the mutual nature of this love. The singer expresses that the beloved knows how much they are loved and that their life is in turmoil because of this love. The idea of being together creating a 'new world' filled with dreams of their love suggests that this relationship has the potential to transform their reality, offering a sense of hope and fulfillment. This song beautifully captures the dual nature of love as both a source of intense joy and profound anguish, reflecting the universal human experience of loving deeply.