Pesar

Daniel Melingo's song 'Pesar' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and despair experienced by someone who has been abandoned by a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person wandering through the night, enveloped in sadness and pain. The imagery of 'temblando en la tristeza' (trembling in sadness) and 'dandole al dolor' (giving in to pain) sets the tone for a narrative steeped in sorrow and regret. The protagonist's life takes a dark turn as they succumb to vices, with morphine becoming a metaphorical 'sister' that clouds their thoughts and exacerbates their suffering.

The song's setting is bleak, with references to 'ceniceros, puchos apagados' (ashtrays, extinguished cigarettes) and a 'sucia cama' (dirty bed), symbolizing the decay and degradation of the protagonist's life. The persistent 'gotera en el techo' (leak in the roof) that 'no deja de llorar' (doesn't stop crying) serves as a poignant metaphor for the unending sorrow and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of despair. The presence of insects coming to 'buscarme' (find me) adds to the sense of decay and impending doom, highlighting the protagonist's sense of hopelessness and isolation.

Melingo's use of repetition in the lines 'Y toda aquella clase, al tacho fue a parar' (And all that class went to waste) and 'Con mis manos en las lagrimas, tratando de encontrar algo, en lo patetico, que me pueda consolar' (With my hands in tears, trying to find something, in the pathetic, that can console me) underscores the futility and desperation of the protagonist's search for solace. The song captures the essence of profound grief and the destructive paths one might take in an attempt to cope with overwhelming loss. Melingo's raw and evocative lyrics, combined with his distinctive musical style, create a haunting portrayal of human suffering and the quest for consolation in the face of relentless despair.