Érase Una Bestia

José Madero's 'Érase Una Bestia' delves into the depths of human emotion, exploring themes of darkness, despair, and a complex relationship with pain and love. The song opens with a sense of loss and disillusionment, as the narrator reflects on the withering of dreams and the death of God, symbolizing a profound existential crisis. The mention of drugs not working suggests a failed attempt to escape or numb the pain, leaving the narrator feeling invisible and alone in the world.

The chorus reveals a paradoxical attraction to darkness and roughness, with the narrator expressing a preference for the harshness of life and the intensity of being in a tumultuous relationship. The repeated line 'Creo que así de oscuro me gusta' (I think I like it this dark) highlights a masochistic enjoyment of suffering and a desire to feel alive through pain. This is further emphasized by the lines 'Pégame con el puño, me gusta' (Hit me with your fist, I like it) and 'Siento que el ser tuyo me gusta' (I feel that being yours, I like it), indicating a complex interplay between love, pain, and identity.

The song also touches on themes of self-worth and insignificance, as the narrator admits to losing their heart and feeling like nothing compared to their significant other. Despite this, there is a sense of devotion and willingness to endure suffering for the sake of the relationship, as seen in the lines 'Oh, te veo ahogándote y no me gusta' (Oh, I see you drowning and I don't like it) and 'a tu lado moriré' (I will die by your side). This juxtaposition of love and pain creates a hauntingly beautiful narrative that captures the essence of human vulnerability and the complexities of emotional attachment.