Te amo y no soy correspondido

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Unrequited Love and Heartache in 'Te amo y no soy correspondido'

The song 'Te amo y no soy correspondido' by Pasteles Verdes, recorded in Lima, Peru in 1974, is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil it brings. The lyrics, delivered with heartfelt emotion by Aldo Guibovich, convey the deep pain and longing of loving someone who does not return the affection. The repeated lines 'Te amo, y no soy correspondido' (I love you, and I am not reciprocated) and 'te llamo, y no atiendes mi pedido' (I call you, and you do not answer my plea) emphasize the singer's desperate attempts to reach out and the crushing silence he receives in return.

The song delves into the transformative power of love, as the singer reflects on how his beloved's love was different and changed his way of living. This change, however, is bittersweet, as it has left him in a state of unfulfilled longing and loneliness. The lyrics 'No se que va a ser ya de mi vida' (I don't know what will become of my life) and 'yo daria todo aquello que lo tengo por una ilusion' (I would give everything I have for an illusion) highlight the depth of his despair and his willingness to sacrifice everything for even a fleeting moment of reciprocated love.

Musically, the arrangement by Hugo Acuña, with its melancholic melodies and rich instrumentation, complements the sorrowful tone of the lyrics. The use of traditional instruments like the trombone adds a layer of nostalgia and cultural depth, grounding the song in its Peruvian roots. The overall effect is a deeply moving ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited love, capturing the universal human experience of longing and heartache.

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  1. Recuerdos de Una Noche
  2. Angelitos Negros
  3. Esclavo y Amo
  4. Interrogacion
  5. Cien Años
  6. La Rosa Blanca
  7. Amada Mia
  8. Ya Es Muy Tarde
  9. El Final Que No Llego
  10. Hipocresía
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