De Cara Al Lodo

Sergio Sacoto's song 'De Cara Al Lodo' is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics convey a deep yearning for a love that is both intoxicating and destructive. The opening lines, 'Hoy preciso tu amor, de luna llena / Lo preciso aunque sé, que me quema,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the singer's desperate need for love despite knowing it causes him pain. This love is described as 'mil vasos vacíos / Sedientos de tu mar,' a metaphor for the emptiness and longing that the singer feels, craving the sweetness and affection of the beloved.

The recurring imagery of water and the sea throughout the song serves as a powerful metaphor for the singer's emotional state. He compares himself to a child playing in the sea, indifferent to the cold, symbolizing his willingness to endure discomfort for the sake of being close to his beloved. The line 'Yo me quiero mojar en ti como un niño / Que juega con el mar sin importarle el frío' captures this sentiment beautifully. However, the beloved's rejection is likened to being expelled like a lifeless fish, emphasizing the pain and hopelessness of the situation.

The chorus, 'Sin importarte nada, sin importarte todo / Me dejas sin mañana de cara al lodo,' underscores the sense of abandonment and despair. The phrase 'de cara al lodo' (face down in the mud) vividly illustrates the singer's feeling of being left in a state of desolation and worthlessness. Despite this, the singer expresses a preference for remaining in the periphery of the beloved's life, 'Aunque sea en tu orilla, Por siempre en tu orilla,' indicating a willingness to accept even the smallest connection to the beloved, no matter how painful. This song is a heartfelt portrayal of the complexities of love, capturing the agony of unreciprocated feelings and the lengths one is willing to go to for even a glimpse of affection.