Celos, Celitos Tengo

“Celos, Celitos Tengo” by Saray Vargas & Tijeritas is a poignant exploration of jealousy and unrequited love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person tormented by the sight of a butterfly delicately touching the hair of their beloved. This butterfly, described as having wings of 'deli y caramelo' (delight and caramel), symbolizes the beauty and grace that the singer feels they cannot compete with. The repeated imagery of the butterfly highlights the singer's feelings of inadequacy and the pain of watching someone they love be admired by others.

The chorus, with its repeated refrain of 'celos, celitos tengo' (I have little jealousies), underscores the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil. The jealousy is not just a fleeting feeling but a profound and consuming emotion that affects their entire being. The singer's plea to God not to let their beloved's heart be broken reveals a selfless aspect of their love, even as they struggle with their own feelings of jealousy and fear of losing the person they cherish.

The song also touches on the theme of inner conflict. The singer's eyes light up when they see their beloved at night, but this joy is quickly overshadowed by the darkness of their thoughts and fears of rejection. This duality of light and darkness, joy and sorrow, is a powerful representation of the complexities of love and jealousy. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of these emotions, suggesting that the singer is trapped in a relentless loop of longing and despair.

“Celos, Celitos Tengo” is a beautifully crafted song that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the painful and often contradictory emotions that come with loving someone deeply. The use of vivid imagery and heartfelt pleas makes it a relatable and moving piece that resonates with anyone who has experienced the sting of jealousy and unrequited love.