En El Olvido
Omar Apollo
Heartache and Reflection in 'En El Olvido' by Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo's song 'En El Olvido' delves into the depths of heartache and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that once held immense hope but has now turned into a source of pain. The opening lines, 'A más tuve esperanza / Me pego la bala, sin tu calor,' suggest that the speaker had high hopes for the relationship, but it ended abruptly, leaving them feeling wounded and cold without their partner's warmth.
The song continues to explore the speaker's longing and the memories of the past. Lines like 'Me acuerdo de antes / Tiene otras amantes / Me da dolor' reveal the speaker's torment as they recall the past and the fact that their former lover has moved on to other relationships. This realization brings a deep sense of sorrow and betrayal. The speaker's desire to show something important to their ex, despite lacking the courage, highlights the lingering feelings and unresolved emotions that make it difficult to let go.
In the chorus, 'Arrancaste todo que quedaba / Por razónes que no aceptaba / Cariño, yo fui buen amante / En el olvido, quiere dejarte,' the speaker acknowledges that their ex took everything that was left of their love for reasons they couldn't accept. They reflect on being a good lover and express a desire to leave the past behind, yet the pain and memories continue to haunt them. The song captures the universal experience of heartache, the difficulty of moving on, and the bittersweet nature of love that once was cherished but is now a source of sorrow.