El Encuentro (feat. Jessie Reyez)

Residente's song 'El Encuentro,' featuring Jessie Reyez, is a poignant exploration of lingering love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The lyrics delve into the raw and unfiltered emotions of someone who is grappling with the remnants of a past relationship. The song opens with an apology for a late-night call, spurred by the courage found at the bottom of a whisky glass. This sets the tone for a heartfelt confession, where the protagonist admits to still being in love despite the passage of time and the separation that has ensued.

The imagery in the song is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a love that was intense but ultimately unfulfilled. Phrases like 'tocar en el fondo mis pies' (touching the bottom with my feet) and 'ahogada en tu historia otra vez' (drowned in your story again) convey a sense of being overwhelmed by the memories and emotions tied to the past relationship. The protagonist acknowledges the 'cruda verdad' (harsh truth) that they are still in love, even though it may be too late or too early to rekindle the romance.

The song also employs metaphors to illustrate the chaos and disarray that the protagonist feels in the absence of their loved one. References to the universe falling apart, such as 'las estrellas, el sol y la luna' (the stars, the sun, and the moon) and 'las brújulas pierden el centro' (the compasses lose their center), highlight the disorientation and loss of direction experienced. Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope and a desire for reconnection, as seen in the lines 'te presto mi boca y la besas' (I lend you my mouth and you kiss it) and 'te encuentro de nuevo y te quiero' (I find you again and I love you).

Residente, known for his introspective and socially conscious lyrics, brings a deeply personal touch to 'El Encuentro.' The collaboration with Jessie Reyez adds an additional layer of emotional depth, as her voice complements the vulnerability and sincerity of the song. Together, they create a powerful narrative about the enduring nature of love and the complexities of human emotions.