Es Mejor

Raulin Rodriguez's song 'Es Mejor' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is grappling with the pain of loving someone who does not reciprocate his feelings. He expresses a sense of desperation and agony, acknowledging that it might be better for him to be alone than to continue living in such despair. This sentiment is encapsulated in the line, 'es mejor que me quede solito que vivir en desesperacion,' which translates to 'it's better that I stay alone than live in desperation.'

The song also touches on the paradox of impossible loves, suggesting that the more unattainable a love is, the more intense the desire becomes. This is evident in the lines, 'los amores imposibles mas se quieren, mientras logro por ti, otras por mi se mueren,' meaning 'the more impossible the love, the more it is desired, while I long for you, others die for me.' This highlights the universal experience of yearning for something that seems just out of reach, while perhaps overlooking other opportunities for love.

Throughout the song, Rodriguez repeatedly questions why he dreams of this unrequited love, asking, 'ay dios mio dime porque, siempre sueño con su amor de madrugada,' or 'oh my God, tell me why, I always dream of her love at dawn.' This recurring plea underscores his confusion and heartache, as he struggles to understand why he is tormented by a love that is not returned. The repetition of 'no siente nada,' meaning 'she feels nothing,' drives home the painful reality that his love is one-sided. Despite his efforts to move on and heal, he finds himself unable to let go, illustrating the deep emotional scars that unrequited love can leave.