El Odiado

El Verbo Odiado's song 'El Odiado' delves into the complex emotions of love, hate, and self-destruction. The lyrics open with a raw confession: 'Nunca he pretendido matarme / Solo quise hacerme daño,' which translates to 'I never intended to kill myself / I just wanted to hurt myself.' This sets the tone for a narrative steeped in emotional turmoil and self-inflicted pain. The mention of a birthday without gifts or champagne further underscores a sense of isolation and unfulfilled expectations, amplifying the internal struggle the protagonist faces.

The song's chorus reveals a deeper layer of emotional conflict: 'Nunca he pretendido dañarte / Sólo te pensaba odiar / Y en lugar de odiar resulté ser yo el odiado,' meaning 'I never intended to hurt you / I only thought of hating you / And instead of hating, I ended up being the hated one.' This poignant admission highlights the unintended consequences of harboring negative emotions. The protagonist's attempt to hate someone else backfires, leading to self-loathing and a realization of their own vulnerability.

The final verses use powerful metaphors to illustrate the duality of the relationship: 'Eres cualquier arma de doble filo / Y yo como cualquier cuchillo sin afilar,' translating to 'You are any double-edged weapon / And I am like any unsharpened knife.' This imagery captures the destructive potential of the other person and the protagonist's own ineffectiveness. The line 'Eres a la vez premio y castigo / Y yo que sólo te he querido no te pude odiar,' or 'You are both reward and punishment / And I, who only loved you, could not hate you,' encapsulates the paradox of loving someone who brings both joy and pain. The song ultimately portrays a deeply personal and relatable struggle with conflicting emotions, making it a poignant exploration of the human condition.