Quiero Que Sepas
Mane de La Parra
A Heart's Confession: The Longing in 'Quiero Que Sepas'
In 'Quiero Que Sepas,' Mane de La Parra delves into the depths of unspoken love and the torment of longing. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that had to be hidden, a connection that was never fully realized. The opening lines, 'Como si nada, así se fue pasando su mirada / Tuvimos que ocultar lo que pasaba,' set the stage for a narrative of concealed emotions and missed opportunities. The singer's struggle to forget the person, despite their captivating smile, underscores the intensity of his feelings.
The chorus, with its repeated declaration of 'Aunque esto sea una locura,' highlights the singer's willingness to embrace the madness of his emotions. He yearns to share his deepest feelings, symbolized by the metaphor of giving his moon and kissing her lips. This imagery conveys a sense of vulnerability and a desperate desire to reconnect. The singer's admission that 'Sin ti se frena la tierra / No brilla ya las estrellas' emphasizes the profound impact of this unfulfilled love on his life, suggesting that without her, his world loses its vibrancy and meaning.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with the haunting presence of his love in his dreams and the painful realization that he was merely a fleeting moment in her life. The lines 'Creo que ahora entiendo, entre a tu corazón de pasajero / Y yo sé que para ti fui solo un juego' reveal a poignant acceptance of his role in her life. Despite this, he cannot shake the feeling of her absence and the void it creates. The song concludes with a heartfelt plea for her to know that he has not forgotten her, encapsulating the enduring nature of his love and the hope that she might understand the depth of his emotions.