Completamente Un Incompleto
Ulises Bueno
The Agony of Absence in 'Completamente Un Incompleto'
Ulises Bueno's song 'Completamente Un Incompleto' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and desolation experienced after a significant other leaves. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heart in distress, grappling with the pain of separation. Bueno's heartfelt words convey a sense of longing and desperation, as he describes his heart as 'malherido' (badly wounded) and his new companionship with sadness and melancholy since the departure of his loved one.
The song's chorus emphasizes the profound impact of this absence, likening the world to a desert without the presence of the beloved. The repetition of phrases like 'me duele cuando miro y no te veo' (it hurts when I look and don't see you) and 'me ahoga la nostalgia y me torturan los recuerdos' (nostalgia drowns me and memories torture me) underscores the depth of his suffering. The use of metaphors such as the world being a desert and the heart feeling completely incomplete highlights the void left behind and the emotional barrenness that ensues.
Bueno's plea for forgiveness and the hope for reconciliation are palpable throughout the song. He acknowledges that it might be too late to ask for forgiveness, yet he does so, expressing his inability to find direction or meaning without his partner. The imagery of an empty table and the absence of wine further symbolize the lack of joy and fulfillment in his life. 'Completamente Un Incompleto' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the yearning for reunion, capturing the essence of human vulnerability and the profound impact of love on one's existence.