Te Aviso, Te Anuncio (Tango)
Myriam Hernández
Breaking Free from a Toxic Love: Myriam Hernández's Empowering Anthem
Myriam Hernández's song "Te Aviso, Te Anuncio (Tango)" is a powerful declaration of independence from a toxic relationship. The lyrics convey the emotional turmoil and pain that love can inflict when it becomes a source of suffering rather than joy. The opening lines, "Nunca pensé que doliera el amor así / Cuándo se entierra en el medio de un no y un sí," highlight the confusion and heartache of being caught between conflicting emotions. The singer feels torn apart, oscillating between hope and despair, as her partner's inconsistent behavior leaves her feeling heartbroken and disoriented.
The chorus, "Ay, te aviso y te anuncio que hoy renuncio / A tus negocios sucios," serves as a bold proclamation of the singer's decision to leave the toxic relationship behind. She describes herself as being "vacunada" (vaccinated) against her partner's harmful actions, indicating that she has built up a resistance to the pain and manipulation. The reference to the Mona Lisa, "Por ti me quedé como mona lisa / Sin llanto y sin sonrisa," symbolizes the emotional numbness she has experienced, unable to express either joy or sorrow due to the constant emotional strain.
Throughout the song, Hernández emphasizes the importance of self-preservation and the courage it takes to walk away from a damaging relationship. The line, "Sé que olvidarte no es asunto sencillo / Te me clavaste en el cuerpo como un cuchillo," vividly illustrates the deep emotional wounds inflicted by her partner. However, she recognizes that healing is possible and necessary, even if it means enduring the pain of separation. The repeated assertion that "el cielo y tu madre cuiden de ti" underscores her resolve to move on, leaving her partner's well-being in the hands of fate and family. Ultimately, the song is an empowering anthem for anyone who has ever had to muster the strength to leave a harmful relationship and reclaim their sense of self-worth.