Mardito Querer

Santiago Rebelde's song 'Mardito Querer' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics express a profound sense of longing and heartbreak, as the narrator grapples with the pain of loving someone who no longer reciprocates those feelings. The opening lines, 'Voy a extrañarte, no puedo odiarte,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the internal conflict between missing the loved one and recognizing that it's better to move on. This dichotomy is a common theme in love songs, but Santiago Rebelde's raw and honest portrayal makes it particularly poignant.

The song also explores the idea of self-deception as a coping mechanism. The narrator admits to lying to themselves to avoid causing further pain, 'voy a mentirme, no puedo herirte.' This self-deception is a way to deal with the overwhelming emotions and the realization that love, once a source of joy, has now become a source of suffering. The lyrics 'me duele mas tu indiferencia que las huelgas o el smog' poignantly illustrate how emotional pain can overshadow even the most pressing social issues, emphasizing the depth of the narrator's despair.

'Mardito Querer' also touches on the theme of vulnerability and the consequences of giving oneself completely to another person. The lines 'cuando te das completo, el frio es el castigo' suggest that opening up entirely can lead to a chilling sense of abandonment when the other person loses interest. The narrator's desperation reaches a peak with the dramatic imagery of tying the loved one to a bed to force them to feel love again, symbolizing the extreme lengths one might go to in an attempt to reclaim lost affection. Ultimately, the song ends on a note of resignation, with the narrator contemplating a life of boredom and depthless existence, 'prendere la TV y morire aburrido y profundo,' capturing the profound impact of unrequited love on one's sense of purpose and joy.