El Intento

Vanesa Martín's song 'El Intento' delves into the complexities of love, desire, and the delicate balance between closeness and distance in a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover who is both eager to connect and hesitant to fully commit, encapsulating the push and pull that often characterizes romantic relationships. The repeated line 'El intento es tenerme delante, querer acercarte y quedarte detrás' (The attempt is to have me in front, wanting to get close and staying behind) highlights this tension, suggesting a fear of vulnerability and the struggle to maintain one's individuality while being deeply connected to another person.

The song also explores themes of self-discovery and mutual growth within a relationship. Vanesa Martín sings about wanting to 'descubrir tus luces' (discover your lights) and 'desbordes corazón' (overflow my heart), indicating a desire to be inspired and transformed by the other person. This is not a love that seeks to dominate or compete but one that aims to enrich and elevate both partners. The lyrics 'Yo quiero que sepas conmigo, quiero anular a tu enemigo' (I want you to know with me, I want to nullify your enemy) further emphasize the idea of partnership and support, suggesting that true love involves overcoming internal and external obstacles together.

Moreover, the song touches on the fear of monotony and the importance of keeping the relationship dynamic and exciting. Lines like 'Prefiero dudar a saberte, que no te aburra mi suerte' (I prefer to doubt than to know you, that my luck doesn't bore you) reflect a fear of becoming predictable or uninteresting to the other person. This sentiment is echoed in the desire to be 'la persona en tu plural' (the person in your plural), indicating a wish to be an integral part of the other person's life without losing one's own identity. The imagery of 'las orillas de tus ojos' (the shores of your eyes) and 'se me detengan los antojos' (my whims stop) adds a poetic layer to the song, suggesting that love is a journey with its own landscapes and pauses, where both partners can find moments of stillness and reflection.