Cómo Quieres Que Te Quiera (feat. Sebastián Yatra)
Rosario Flores
The Heartache of Unrequited Love in 'Cómo Quieres Que Te Quiera'
Rosario Flores, a renowned Spanish singer known for her fusion of flamenco, pop, and rock, collaborates with Sebastián Yatra in 'Cómo Quieres Que Te Quiera.' The song delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of longing for someone who is no longer present. The repeated question, 'Cómo quieres que te quiera,' which translates to 'How do you want me to love you,' underscores the central theme of the song: the impossibility of loving someone who is absent and emotionally unavailable.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's struggle. They express a deep sense of loss and yearning, as seen in lines like 'Subiré montañas, y al río lloraré' ('I will climb mountains, and cry to the river') and 'mi corazón me grita, me aprisiona, sin querer' ('my heart screams at me, imprisons me, unwillingly'). These metaphors highlight the intense emotional pain and the feeling of being trapped by one's own heart. The protagonist's desire to be with their loved one is so strong that they wish the wind could carry them to where the other person is.
The song also touches on the theme of hope and dreams, as the protagonist sings about living and dreaming of a day when life will return what was lost. This is evident in the lines 'Yo viviré, cantando a las estrellas, por el día que' ('I will live, singing to the stars, for the day that') and 'Yo soñaré, que la vida me entrega, lo que tuve ayer' ('I will dream, that life gives me back, what I had yesterday'). Despite the heartache, there is a glimmer of hope that one day, the love they once had might be restored.
'Cómo Quieres Que Te Quiera' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring hope for reconciliation. It captures the essence of human emotions in the face of unrequited love, making it a relatable and touching piece for anyone who has experienced similar feelings.