Personal

Quique González's song 'Personal' delves into the deeply private and often painful aspects of personal relationships. The lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and introspection, as the narrator grapples with feelings of isolation and emotional turmoil. The repeated phrase 'Es personal' (It's personal) underscores the intimate nature of these struggles, suggesting that the issues at hand are deeply rooted and not easily shared or understood by others.

The song paints a picture of a hostile environment, both externally in the city and internally within the narrator's mind. The line 'No quiero hacer que sientas que no estoy aquí' (I don't want to make you feel like I'm not here) indicates a desire to be present and connected, yet the narrator feels compelled to withdraw and fill the ashtray, a metaphor for numbing the pain or escaping reality. The mention of 'frutos de tu amor de invernadero' (fruits of your greenhouse love) suggests a love that is sheltered and perhaps artificial, adding to the complexity of the emotional landscape.

González's lyrics also touch on the difficulty of communication and the effort required to maintain honesty in a relationship. The lines 'Y hacer esfuerzos para no mentir' (And make efforts not to lie) and 'Y respirar lo malo de nosotros' (And breathe the bad out of us) highlight the challenges of confronting and dealing with negative emotions. The song's refrain, 'Es personal, una puerta inaccesible' (It's personal, an inaccessible door), emphasizes the barriers that exist in truly understanding and connecting with another person, making the song a poignant exploration of the personal battles we all face in love and life.