Sabes Que Te Amo

Paulina Rubio's song 'Sabes Que Te Amo' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is deeply in love, yet finds herself abandoned and heartbroken. She acknowledges that she is not the first nor the last to suffer from this kind of love, indicating a sense of universality in her pain. The repetition of 'Sé que mi corazón va tras de ti' (I know my heart goes after you) and 'Sé que mi cuerpo no te deja ir' (I know my body doesn't let you go) highlights her internal struggle between reason and emotion, portraying her as a 'slave to love' who cannot break free from her feelings despite the suffering it causes her.

The chorus, 'Si sabes que te amo' (If you know that I love you), is a poignant plea to her lover, questioning why he would throw away such profound love into the 'abyss of oblivion.' This metaphor of an abyss suggests a deep, dark place where her love is forgotten and unappreciated. The use of 'abismo del olvido' (abyss of oblivion) and 'me dejas sin corazón' (you leave me without a heart) emphasizes the depth of her despair and the sense of loss she feels. Her love is described as something that has consumed her entirely, down to her bones, making his departure all the more painful.

The song also touches on the theme of self-awareness and acceptance. Despite her overwhelming love, she recognizes that she must let him go, as her tears mean little to him. The 'laberinto que no tiene salida' (labyrinth with no exit) symbolizes the hopelessness of her situation, a maze of emotions with no clear way out. This realization marks a turning point in the song, where she begins to understand that holding on to this love is only causing her more pain. The final lines, 'Sabes cuánto te amo, que no puedo vivir sin ti' (You know how much I love you, that I can't live without you), encapsulate the raw vulnerability and heartbreak of someone who has given their all, only to be left empty and hurting.