Ven o Voy

Camilo Sesto's song 'Ven o Voy' delves into the emotional turmoil and desperation that comes with unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover who is tormented by the uncertainty of their partner's feelings. The opening lines, 'Me está matando el tiempo esperándote mi amor,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the agony of waiting and the suffocating passage of time. The singer's life seems to revolve around the whims of their beloved, as they admit, 'Me amas a tu antojo y no me importa si es así,' indicating a willingness to endure emotional pain for the sake of love.

The chorus, 'Ven o voy, o soy capaz de lo peor,' underscores the desperation and potential recklessness that can arise from such an intense emotional state. The singer's life loses meaning without the reciprocation of their love, as they declare, 'mi vida no me importa nada si a ti no te importo yo.' This line encapsulates the depth of their despair and the extent to which their self-worth is tied to their partner's affection. The repeated plea, 'ven o llama... por favor,' further emphasizes the longing for any form of acknowledgment or connection.

The song also touches on themes of secrecy and shared love, as the singer reveals, 'Te guardo el secreto de tu otra verdad y te comparto con alguien mitad y mitad.' This admission adds another layer of complexity, suggesting that the relationship is not only unbalanced but also entangled with deceit and divided loyalties. The lament, 'Ay qué pena me da, ay qué lástima de amor, ni es suyo ni mío,' poignantly captures the sorrow of a love that is neither fully possessed nor freely given. Through 'Ven o Voy,' Camilo Sesto masterfully conveys the anguish and vulnerability inherent in loving someone who may never fully return that love.