Sé lo que hicisteis

Melendi's song 'Sé lo que hicisteis' weaves a tapestry of cultural references and personal emotions to create a narrative that is both reflective and intimate. The title itself, which translates to 'I Know What You Did,' hints at a story of past actions and their lingering effects. The lyrics juxtapose significant historical and cultural events with the personal experiences of the narrator, suggesting that the personal is as impactful as the global.

The song opens with the idea that calm follows a storm, a metaphor for peace after conflict or clarity after turmoil. Melendi uses this as a backdrop to explore the aftermath of intense experiences, both shared and individual. References to smoking together, the bombing of Hiroshima, and the 9/11 attacks by Bin Laden are stark contrasts to the intimate details of a relationship, such as shared glances and clothing. These contrasts create a sense of the world's vastness and the small, yet significant, place personal relationships occupy within it.

The chorus, with its repeated mentions of 'Juana without an arc' and 'Bill without Gates,' plays on historical figures Joan of Arc and Bill Gates to emphasize what would be missing without the other person. The 'photo of that narco dressed in beige' and the 'cabin by the lake' suggest memories or secrets shared between the narrator and their partner. The song captures the essence of how personal relationships can be as monumental and transformative as the events that shape the world, and how the past, whether it's a shared summer or global events, continues to resonate in the present.