Eterna En Mi

Maité's song 'Eterna En Mi' is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the pain of separation. The lyrics convey a deep sense of resignation and heartache as the narrator grapples with the physical distance from their beloved. The opening lines, 'Me planto con mi bandera / Ya resignado por no poder / Acostumbrarme a no tenerte,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the narrator's struggle to accept the absence of their loved one. This distance ignites a longing that is both powerful and consuming, as described in the lines, 'Que me enciende en un suspiro / Que nace y muere dentro mío.' The love is so intense that it feels like a force within the narrator's heart, making it impossible to forget their beloved.

The chorus emphasizes the narrator's desperation and inability to move on, 'Yo ya no encuentro forma de olvidarte / Eres el cielo y mi propia sangre.' This metaphorical language underscores the beloved's significance, equating them to the sky and the narrator's own blood, essential and life-giving. The pain of not being able to hold or see their beloved is palpable, and the narrator's only solace seems to be in expressing their love through song, 'Yo solo quiero enamorarte con mi canción.' This line suggests that music is a medium through which the narrator can channel their emotions and keep the connection alive.

The song also touches on the paradoxical nature of love and memory. The narrator wishes at times that their beloved did not exist to escape the torment of separation, 'A veces quiero que tú no existas / Porque es terrible tenerte lejos.' Yet, the beloved's presence in memories and dreams brings a fleeting joy, 'Pero apareces besas mis labios / Vuelvo a volar.' This duality captures the bittersweet essence of love that is both a source of immense joy and profound sorrow. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the beloved's eternal place in the narrator's heart and memory, despite the cruel solitude they endure.