Somos Ajenos

The song 'Somos Ajenos' by Los Alegres de La Sierra is a poignant expression of the pain and struggle associated with forbidden love. The lyrics convey the story of someone who is deeply in love but is unable to be with the person they desire due to circumstances that make their love inappropriate or unacceptable. The repeated phrase 'otra vez' (once again) emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's suffering, as they find themselves repeatedly thinking about their love and turning to alcohol in an attempt to forget.

The song's narrator is tormented by the intensity of their emotions, which are described as causing both physical and emotional pain. The use of 'como sufro' and 'como duele' (how I suffer, how it hurts) highlights the depth of their anguish. The realization that their love 'nunca debió nacer' (should never have been born) speaks to the forbidden nature of their relationship, suggesting that societal or personal obligations make their love taboo, and that even God would not forgive them for it.

The final lines of the song suggest a selfless aspect to the narrator's pain. They acknowledge that it is better for them to suffer alone than to cause suffering to others ('es mejor que suframos dos y no cuatro este triste dolor'), indicating that their love affair would hurt additional people, likely their respective partners or families. This adds a layer of moral complexity to the song, as the narrator grapples with the consequences of their emotions on the wider community.