Desde Que Me Dejaste

The song 'Desde Que Me Dejaste' by Meta Guacha delves into the emotional turmoil of someone who has been left by their partner. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has fallen into neglect and despair since their loved one's departure. The emptiness of the home, symbolized by the 'casilla' (a term that can refer to a small house or room), reflects the emptiness within the narrator's heart. The mention of selling the only remaining companion, a dog, for wine, underscores the depth of the narrator's loneliness and the lengths they are willing to go to numb the pain.

The chorus of the song is a plea for the absent lover to return, highlighting the intense suffering the narrator is experiencing. The repeated use of 'volve' (come back) emphasizes the desperation and the hope that the return of the loved one will alleviate the pain. The narrator admits to drinking as a way to cope with the heartache, suggesting a struggle with alcohol as a form of self-medication. The promise to quit drinking if the partner returns is a bargaining plea, showing the narrator's willingness to change in exchange for the alleviation of their suffering.

Meta Guacha is known for their cumbia villera music, a subgenre of cumbia originating from the shantytowns of Argentina. The music often reflects the struggles and experiences of the working class, and 'Desde Que Me Dejaste' is no exception. The raw emotion and the social context of the lyrics resonate with the hardships faced by many, making the song relatable to those who have experienced similar heartbreak and the struggle to find solace in the aftermath of a lost love.