Por Que Será?

Pimpinela, the iconic Argentine duo known for their dramatic and theatrical style, delves into the complexities of love in their song 'Por Que Será?'. The lyrics, performed by siblings Lucía and Joaquín Galán, explore the intense and often irrational nature of love. The song opens with Lucía describing love as a wild force that runs through their veins, a fire that both pleases and burns them. This metaphor of love as a consuming fire sets the stage for the passionate and tumultuous emotions that follow.

Joaquín's verses add another layer to this portrayal, emphasizing the possessive and jealous aspects of love. He speaks of a love that chains him to his partner's body, highlighting the inescapable and binding nature of their connection. Together, Lucía and Joaquín sing about the inexplicable pull of love, likening it to being carried away by a current. This imagery suggests a loss of control, as if they are swept away by their emotions without any say in the matter.

The chorus poses the central question of the song: 'Por qué será, será, que te amé de esa manera?' ('Why is it that I loved you in this way?'). This rhetorical question underscores the mystery and irrationality of love. They admit to following their hearts without considering the consequences, driven by an unexplainable force. The repetition of 'amor' throughout the song reinforces the idea that love, in all its forms, is a powerful and often bewildering experience. Pimpinela captures the essence of love's unpredictability and the way it can dominate our lives, leaving us to wonder why we are so deeply affected by it.