Una Vida Pasada (part. Carin Leon)

The song 'Una Vida Pasada' by Camilo, featuring Carin Leon, is a poignant reflection on love lost and the lingering attachment to a past relationship. The lyrics express a deep yearning for a significant other who is no longer present, and the struggle to come to terms with their absence. Camilo uses vivid imagery to convey the pain of separation, suggesting that even though he has claimed to have moved on ('Dije que ya te olvidé'), he doesn't believe his own lie. The song's title, which translates to 'A Past Life,' hints at the belief that their connection was so profound it must have spanned beyond this lifetime.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of the relationship, where conversations flowed effortlessly and dreams were shared. The idea that they were together in a past life reinforces the notion of a soulmate connection, one that is not easily forgotten or replaced. The repeated line 'Me quiero cortar las manos porque las odio' (I want to cut off my hands because I hate them) is a metaphor for the frustration and helplessness felt when one can no longer hold or touch the person they love. This intense emotion is further illustrated by the idea that his hands have developed 'muscle memory' from touching his loved one, and without her, they are useless.

The song's narrative is not just about loss but also about the inability to let go. The singer invites the lost love to embrace him if she ever thinks of him, even if it's infrequently. The visceral imagery of hands that would cry if they had eyes, and the declaration that he would rather not have hands if they can't touch her, speaks to the profound impact of the relationship on his life. 'Una Vida Pasada' is a ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the haunting presence of a past love that refuses to fade away.