Rotos (feat. mafalda cardenal)

In 'Rotos,' Pole. featuring Mafalda Cardenal, delves into the complexities of love, self-worth, and emotional fragility. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship where both partners are struggling with their own brokenness. The opening lines, 'He llorado despacito como pa' no despertarte,' set a melancholic tone, revealing the narrator's silent suffering and the lengths they go to avoid burdening their partner. This theme of self-sacrifice and emotional suppression runs throughout the song, highlighting the internal conflict between wanting to be there for someone else while neglecting one's own needs.

The chorus, 'Y vuelvo a romperlo, Jugarme la vida, Callarme los miedos, Taparme la herida,' is a powerful repetition that underscores the cyclical nature of the narrator's actions. They repeatedly break down, gamble with their life, silence their fears, and cover their wounds, all in an attempt to 'coserte los rotos'—to mend their partner's brokenness. This self-destructive behavior is poignantly captured in the line, 'Y eso no es amor,' which translates to 'And that is not love.' It suggests a realization that true love should not come at the cost of one's own well-being.

The song also touches on the theme of unspoken emotions and the difficulty of communication in relationships. Lines like 'Yo hablando con mi cabeza mientras tu solo callabas' and 'Yo lanzándote cumplidos con la boquita cerrada' reflect the frustration and sadness of not being able to express one's feelings openly. The repeated vows of 'Esta será la última vez' indicate a desire for change, yet the acknowledgment that 'Sabiendo que no, Que no es el momento' reveals a sense of hopelessness and resignation. Through its heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery, 'Rotos' captures the pain of loving someone while feeling fundamentally broken and the struggle to find self-worth amidst it all.