Eu chorar, chorei (feat. Pili Pampín)

Ortiga's song 'Eu chorar, chorei (feat. Pili Pampín)' is a poignant exploration of emotional turmoil and complex family relationships. The repetitive nature of the lyrics, with the phrase 'Eu chorar, chorei o domingo á tarde' (I cried, I cried on Sunday afternoon), sets a melancholic tone, emphasizing the depth of the narrator's sorrow. Sundays, often seen as a day of rest and reflection, become a backdrop for the narrator's emotional release, suggesting a buildup of feelings that culminate in tears.

The song introduces a character named Lourenzo, who is called upon to 'diga a verdade' (tell the truth). This plea for honesty indicates a situation shrouded in secrecy or misunderstanding. The repeated request for Lourenzo to speak 'pero con cautela' (but with caution) hints at the delicate nature of the truth that needs to be revealed. This caution suggests that the truth may be painful or disruptive, requiring careful handling to avoid further emotional damage.

A significant part of the song revolves around the narrator's fear of their partner's mother, described as 'meiga' (witch-like or magical). This term, while often used affectionately in Galician culture, here carries a sense of foreboding. The narrator's fear, despite acknowledging that 'ela non me come' (she doesn't eat me), underscores a deep-seated anxiety about acceptance and judgment. Additionally, the mention of the partner's father as 'un mal home' (a bad man) adds another layer of familial tension, suggesting a history of negative behavior or influence. Through these lyrics, Ortiga paints a vivid picture of a strained relationship, where love is entangled with fear and the need for truth.