Dices
Maldita Dislexia
The Heartache of Unrequited Love in 'Dices' by Maldita Dislexia
In 'Dices,' Maldita Dislexia delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the struggle to move on. The song's protagonist is caught in a painful cycle of longing and rejection, as evidenced by the repeated assertion that life with them is a losing game. Despite this harsh reality, they remain devoted, symbolically at the feet of their beloved, unable to break free from the emotional chains that bind them.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's coping mechanisms, such as drinking to numb the pain and reminiscing about the past. The line 'Hoy me embriago hasta el final, ya ves' suggests a desperate attempt to escape reality, while 'Tal vez, me mal viaje al recordar tu piel' indicates that memories of their lover's touch only deepen their sorrow. The mention of the Moon telling them 'Ya fue' (It's over) highlights the internal conflict between knowing they should move on and their inability to do so.
The song also touches on the theme of self-destruction, as seen in the line 'Hasta que sangre la nariz,' which implies a willingness to endure physical pain to match their emotional suffering. Despite acknowledging that their lover is no longer present and that they should leave, the protagonist makes one last plea to be heard before they can finally muster the strength to walk away. This poignant narrative captures the essence of heartache and the difficulty of letting go, resonating deeply with anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited love.