Desde Que no Estas
Rey Ruiz
The Heartache of Absence: Rey Ruiz's 'Desde Que no Estas'
Rey Ruiz's song 'Desde Que no Estas' delves into the profound sense of loss and longing that follows the departure of a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that felt like a dream, only to be shattered by the sudden absence of the beloved. The singer is left grappling with the void, unable to find solace or understanding in their new reality. The recurring theme of searching for the lost love in memories highlights the depth of the emotional impact and the struggle to come to terms with the separation.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's inability to rest or find peace since the departure. The lines 'desde que no estas, no sé descansar' and 'nada puede hacerme comprender' underscore the confusion and unrest that have taken over their life. The singer is consumed by thoughts of how to bring their loved one back, indicating a desperate yearning to restore what was lost. This emotional turmoil is further amplified by the realization that life without the beloved's warmth and presence is unbearable.
The song also touches on the theme of madness brought on by loneliness. The lyrics 'poco a poco voy enloquenciendo' suggest a gradual descent into insanity as the singer struggles to cope with the absence. The repeated mention of the 'pobre corazón' (poor heart) that cannot live without the beloved's warmth and refuses to be happy without them, encapsulates the essence of the song. Rey Ruiz masterfully conveys the pain of unfulfilled love and the relentless ache of missing someone who was once an integral part of one's life.