Te Lo Digo a Ti

Vetusta Mor's song 'Te Lo Digo a Ti' is a powerful confrontation with someone who has been deceitful and manipulative. The lyrics are a direct address to this person, filled with metaphors and vivid imagery that paint a picture of betrayal and disillusionment. The repeated phrase 'Te lo digo a ti' (I tell you) emphasizes the personal nature of the message, making it clear that the speaker is no longer willing to be a passive participant in the other person's games.

The song opens with the speaker rejecting the role of a 'barco en cuarentena' (quarantined ship) and a 'golpe seco' (dry blow), indicating that they refuse to be isolated or hurt any longer. The imagery of 'barbecho de tu voz' (fallow of your voice) suggests a period of unproductiveness or neglect caused by the other person's words. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the speaker continues to dismantle the facade of the person they are addressing.

Throughout the song, the speaker uses various metaphors to describe the deceitful nature of the person they are confronting. Phrases like 'fiel monarca de encimera' (faithful monarch of the countertop) and 'timo del de garrafón' (cheap scam) highlight the superficial and fraudulent aspects of the person's behavior. The speaker also accuses them of turning life into a 'comedia' (comedy) and being a 'cómplice de hueco en la nevera' (accomplice of the empty fridge), suggesting that their actions have left a void and caused exhaustion.

In the final lines, the speaker acknowledges that their words are often ignored, turning into a 'boomerang' that comes back to them. Despite this, they assert their independence and warn the deceitful person to look away if they encounter them. This ending reinforces the theme of breaking free from manipulation and reclaiming one's own voice and agency.