Lágrimas Desordenadas

Melendi's 'Lágrimas Desordenadas' is a poignant exploration of heartache and the struggle to cope with unrequited love. The song's title, which translates to 'Disordered Tears,' reflects the chaotic emotional state of the narrator, who is grappling with the pain of a love that is not reciprocated. The lyrics paint a picture of a person whose heart is not yet self-sufficient, metaphorically described as not having found its 'other half.' This imagery suggests a sense of incompleteness and longing for a partner.

The narrator uses vivid metaphors to describe their emotional turmoil, such as being a 'superman' searching for a phone booth—a place of transformation and refuge. The reference to 'a whore with office hours' implies a sense of routine and resignation to the pain, as if the heartache is a job with no respite. The act of putting memories 'to soak' and the resulting salty water from tears illustrates the attempt to cleanse oneself of the past, yet the memories persist, buoyed by the salt of sorrow.

The song also touches on self-destructive behavior as a means to escape the pain. The narrator speaks of drinking all day and clinging to a bottle at night, indicating a reliance on alcohol to numb the feelings of loss and loneliness. The dream of sleeping between the lover's legs and the subsequent upheaval of that dream further emphasizes the deep yearning and the harsh awakening to reality. Melendi's lyrics are a raw and honest depiction of the emotional havoc that unrequited love can wreak on the human heart.