Mojama

Marea's song 'Mojama' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love, capturing the raw and often painful experience of loving someone who does not reciprocate those feelings. The lyrics are rich with vivid imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of a heart in distress. The opening lines, 'No corrais tanto, la están peinando y por favor no la molesten,' set a scene of delicate care, perhaps symbolizing the fragile state of the singer's emotions. The plea to not disturb 'her' suggests a reverence and a fear of causing further emotional damage.

The chorus, with its repeated lines 'más negro que el tizón, más duro que el copón, más tieso que un tablón se me pone el corazón... cada vez que dices no,' powerfully conveys the physical and emotional impact of rejection. The heart, described as turning black, hard, and stiff, symbolizes the singer's growing despair and frustration. The use of such stark, almost violent imagery underscores the intensity of the singer's feelings and the pain of unrequited love.

The song also touches on themes of jealousy and longing. The line 'y el sol decrece y fallece entre los visillos del cuarto, porque tiene celitos de mí, de cómo te quiero, de cómo lo aparto,' personifies the sun as being jealous of the singer's love, highlighting the depth and exclusivity of his emotions. The mention of 'serrín del corazón' (sawdust from the heart) suggests a heart that is worn down, almost to the point of disintegration, by the constant emotional strain. Through these powerful metaphors and vivid imagery, Marea captures the essence of unrequited love, making 'Mojama' a poignant and relatable anthem for anyone who has experienced the pain of loving someone who does not love them back.