A Puro Dolor

Reyes Del Camino's song 'A Puro Dolor' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and heartache that follows a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is struggling to cope with the absence of their loved one. The song begins with an apology for calling at an inconvenient time, highlighting the desperation and urgency the narrator feels to hear their ex-partner's voice, even if just for a moment. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is filled with raw emotion and longing.

The chorus is particularly poignant, as the narrator pleads for the return of their fantasies, their zest for life, and the very air they breathe. The use of metaphors like 'devuélveme el aire' (return my air) and 'las tardes son un laberinto' (the afternoons are a labyrinth) effectively conveys the suffocating and confusing nature of their grief. The nights, described as 'a puro dolor' (pure pain), emphasize the depth of their suffering and the void left by the absence of their loved one.

The song also touches on the facade people often put up after a breakup. The narrator wishes they could say they are doing wonderfully and that the departure of their partner hasn't affected them, but they acknowledge the futility of such a pretense with the line 'pero con un dedo no se tapa el sol' (but you can't cover the sun with a finger). This admission of vulnerability and the stark contrast between their outward appearance and inner turmoil adds another layer of relatability and authenticity to the song. 'A Puro Dolor' is a heartfelt exploration of the pain of lost love, capturing the essence of longing, despair, and the struggle to move on.