El Mal

Viva Suecia's song 'El Mal' delves into the complex interplay between attraction and moral ambiguity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is irresistibly drawn to another person, despite—or perhaps because of—their darker tendencies. The repeated line 'Te imagino haciendo el mal' ('I imagine you doing evil') suggests a fascination with the idea of someone being adept at wrongdoing, to the point where it becomes an alluring trait. This fascination is so strong that it overrides any excuses or justifications the narrator might have for their feelings.

The song also touches on themes of inevitability and shared human experiences. The line 'Nos podría suceder, ¿Y qué?, lo que a todo Cristo' ('It could happen to us, so what? What happens to everyone') implies a sense of resignation to the fact that everyone has their flaws and dark moments. This acceptance is further emphasized in the chorus, where the narrator acknowledges that they will not find peace or traditional happiness ('No seremos padres, No encontraremos paz') but instead will carry their burdens and grow with them as they age ('Viene con la sangre, Y crece con la edad').

Moreover, the song explores the idea of finding solace in shared pain and past experiences. The lines 'Te imagino en un lugar, Mejor dentro de lo malo, Y te duelen a rabiar, Quizás, trozos del pasado' ('I imagine you in a place, Better within the bad, And it hurts you so much, Maybe, pieces of the past') suggest that the person being imagined has their own struggles and history, which makes them more relatable and human. This shared understanding of pain and imperfection creates a deeper connection between the narrator and the subject of their fascination.