Dicen
Pablo Alborán
Illuminating Love: Breaking Through the Cold
Pablo Alborán's song "Dicen" delves into the complexities of a person who has been deeply hurt and has built emotional walls to protect themselves. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone whose soul is described as cold and distant, likened to the snow that can cover mountains and the dark side of the moon. This person is portrayed as having a profound inner pain, a result of past traumas that continue to burn within them. The imagery of speaking with God and descending into hell with each blink suggests a life filled with intense emotional turmoil and suffering.
Despite the warnings and the fear that others have of this person, the narrator expresses a bold willingness to break through these barriers. They offer a kiss that has never been given, a heart that has been mended, and a promise to dismantle the emotional shields that have been erected. The repeated refrain, "Que la vida te alumbre, el mundo se acostumbre, a ver cómo te brillan los ojos por mí," translates to a wish for life to illuminate this person and for the world to get used to seeing their eyes shine with love and happiness. This line encapsulates the narrator's desire to bring light and joy into the life of someone who has been shrouded in darkness.
The song is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the courage it takes to reach out to someone who has been hurt. It speaks to the transformative potential of genuine affection and the hope that it can bring warmth and light to even the coldest of hearts. Alborán's emotive delivery and the poetic lyrics combine to create a moving narrative about healing, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.