Si Supiera

Maelo Ruiz's 'Si Supiera' is a poignant ballad that delves into the depths of unrequited love and the agony of keeping one's feelings hidden. The song begins with a casual greeting, as if the narrator is encountering a long-lost love. The repetition of 'Te ves igual' (You look the same) suggests a mixture of nostalgia and admiration, indicating that despite the passage of time, his feelings remain unchanged.

The chorus, 'Si supieras,' which translates to 'If you knew,' reveals the crux of the song's emotional weight. The narrator is burdened by an intense love that he finds overwhelming and compares to serving a sentence. This metaphor of love as a form of imprisonment reflects the helplessness and desperation he feels, as he is unable to express his emotions or move on from them. The desire to 'regar tu piel con mi amor' (water your skin with my love) is a poetic way of expressing a deep yearning to shower the object of his affection with love and attention.

The song's bridge further emphasizes the narrator's internal struggle, as he describes losing himself in thoughts of his beloved and the desire to be a part of her life. The imagery of drowning in a love that is like rain within him illustrates the overwhelming nature of his emotions. Maelo Ruiz's soulful delivery and the song's lush instrumentation underscore the intensity of the narrator's feelings, making 'Si Supiera' a powerful expression of love's ability to consume and torment when left unspoken.