Una Vida Pasada (part. Camilo)

Carin Leon's 'Una Vida Pasada' featuring Camilo is a poignant ballad that delves into the depths of lingering love and the pain of separation. The song's title, which translates to 'A Past Life,' suggests a belief in a love so profound that it transcends a single lifetime. The lyrics express the narrator's struggle with the reality of a lost relationship, one that he feels was destined to be.

The opening lines set the tone for a story of unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on. The narrator admits to thinking about his lost love more than he should and not being able to convince even himself that he has moved on. The imagery of spending days staring at the ceiling, lost in illusions of his beloved, paints a picture of someone trapped in the memories of a past relationship. The chorus introduces the idea of a love so deep that it feels like it must have originated in a previous life, suggesting a spiritual connection that goes beyond the physical world.

The song's most striking metaphor is the narrator's desire to cut off his hands out of hatred for letting his love go. This intense expression of regret and self-blame highlights the physical and emotional pain of separation. The repeated line 'Manos, ¿pa' qué las quiero?' ('Hands, why do I want them?') emphasizes the sense of loss and the futility of having hands that can no longer touch the one he loves. The song ends with a sense of resignation, as the narrator acknowledges that his hands, once used to touch his beloved, are now useless to him. 'Una Vida Pasada' is a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the indelible marks left on the heart and soul.