Te Tuve Y Te Perdí
Mane de La Parra
A Heartfelt Confession of Regret and Loss
In Mane de La Parra's song "Te Tuve Y Te Perdí," the artist delves deep into the themes of regret, loss, and self-reflection. The lyrics are a poignant confession from someone who realizes too late the value of the love they once had. The song opens with the singer admitting that since losing their partner, a part of them has been dying slowly. This sets the tone for a narrative filled with remorse and the painful acknowledgment of their mistakes.
The singer reflects on how their selfishness and egoism gradually destroyed the dreams they once shared with their partner. This realization leads to a vow to heal their soul and forget the beautiful moments they once received from their lost love. The repetition of the phrase "Hoy te juro me arrepiento" (Today I swear I regret) underscores the depth of their regret and the recognition that they should have loved their partner as deeply as they were loved.
Throughout the song, the singer imagines how they would respond if asked about their lost love. They admit to losing their partner due to their own foolishness and failing to appreciate the love they were given. The repeated acknowledgment that they never deserved their partner's love and that they erased all the promises they once made highlights the profound sense of loss and self-blame. The song concludes with the painful acceptance that time cannot be turned back, and the story cannot be rewritten, leaving the singer to live with the consequences of their actions.