Si Tú Supieras Compañero

ROSALÍA's song 'Si Tú Supieras Compañero' is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the deep emotional scars that come with unrequited affection. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a heart in turmoil. The repeated mention of a 'puñal dorado' (golden dagger) symbolizes the pain inflicted by love, suggesting that the emotional wounds are both precious and deeply hurtful. The act of asking the companion to stab with the dagger signifies a desperate plea for acknowledgment and the intense desire to feel something, even if it is pain.

The song also delves into the theme of distance and separation. The lines 'Del mundo, leguas y leguas / Aunque mi cuerpo ha corrí'o' (From the world, leagues and leagues / Although my body has run) reflect a sense of having traveled far and wide, yet feeling emotionally tethered to a place or person. This juxtaposition of physical movement and emotional stagnation highlights the inner conflict of the narrator, who feels trapped by their own feelings despite their physical freedom.

Furthermore, the lyrics 'Madre, tiene la reina de mis entrañas / Dos abanicos negros que por pestañas' (Mother, the queen of my entrails has / Two black fans for eyelashes) evoke a sense of admiration and unattainable beauty. The use of 'abanicos negros' (black fans) as a metaphor for eyelashes adds a layer of exoticism and allure, emphasizing the captivating yet unreachable nature of the beloved. The song concludes with a sense of resignation and unfulfilled desire, as seen in the lines 'Tener el agua tan cerca y no poderla beber' (Having the water so close and not being able to drink it), encapsulating the essence of longing and the pain of unattainable love.