Quisiera

Marilina Bertoldi's song "Quisiera" delves into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship, where the desire to do good is entangled with the struggle for control and the inevitability of mutual defeat. The opening lines, "Quisiera hacerte bien, Demostrarte que sé," express a longing to bring positivity and understanding to the relationship. However, this desire is quickly overshadowed by the acknowledgment of shared defeat, "Derrotados los dos," suggesting that both parties are trapped in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding.

The recurring line, "Si hoy me ausento en ayer, Volveré a perder," highlights the theme of being stuck in the past. The singer recognizes that dwelling on past mistakes or absences will only lead to further loss. This sentiment is reinforced by the imagery of destroyed exits and fallen curtains, symbolizing the barriers and entrapments within the relationship. The urgency in "No tengas prisa" (Don't hurry) suggests a plea for patience and understanding, despite the chaos.

The most striking part of the song is the line, "Veo que tus pupilas Delatan como violenté tu clima," where the singer admits to having disrupted the partner's emotional state. This admission of causing emotional turmoil is coupled with the assertion, "Arderás en la medida que yo exija," indicating a power dynamic where the partner's suffering is contingent on the singer's demands. This complex interplay of love, control, and regret paints a vivid picture of a relationship fraught with emotional turbulence, where both parties are caught in a destructive dance.