Y Que Se Siente
Yamila Ruíz
The Pain of Unrequited Love in 'Y Que Se Siente'
In 'Y Que Se Siente,' Yamila Ruíz delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of being used by someone who never truly cared. The song's lyrics are a poignant exploration of the feelings of betrayal and confusion that arise when one person invests deeply in a relationship, only to realize that the other person was never genuinely interested. The repeated question, 'Y que se siente?' (And how does it feel?), underscores the singer's desperate need to understand how someone could inflict such emotional harm without remorse.
The song paints a vivid picture of the emotional scars left behind by a one-sided relationship. The lyrics describe the protagonist's efforts to mend the relationship, sending countless messages and waiting for a response that never comes. This unreciprocated effort highlights the imbalance in the relationship, where one person is deeply invested while the other remains indifferent. The line 'Hiciste tanto y me dejaste confundida' (You did so much and left me confused) encapsulates the bewilderment and hurt of being led on and then abandoned.
Yamila Ruíz also touches on the theme of self-deception and the struggle to let go. Despite recognizing the other person's disinterest, the protagonist admits to not wanting to leave, clinging to the hope that things might change. The lyrics 'Yo soñaba todo contigo y tú solo querías desvestirme' (I dreamed of everything with you, and you only wanted to undress me) starkly contrast the depth of her emotional investment with his superficial intentions. The song ultimately conveys a sense of resignation and the painful acceptance that she was merely a game to him, as she resolves to move on despite the lingering pain.