Dime hasta cuándo

Manolo Escobar's song 'Dime hasta cuándo' delves into the profound emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man deeply in love, yet suffering because his feelings are not reciprocated. The opening lines, 'Si alguna vez me ves llorando, dime hasta cuándo, mi amor, habrá de ser así,' set the tone for the song, expressing a plea for an end to his sorrow. The repetition of 'de amarte tanto, no sabes cuánto he sufrido ya por ti' underscores the depth of his suffering and the intensity of his love.

The song explores the ease with which one can fall in love, 'Mira tú que sencillo es enamorarse,' contrasting it with the complexity and pain of unreciprocated affection. The protagonist's desire to 'comérmela a besos' and his frustration when 'la que me sorbe el seso me dice que no' highlight the agony of wanting someone who does not feel the same way. This unfulfilled longing is a central theme, as he dreams and thinks about her constantly, yearning for her love.

Escobar's lyrics also touch on the helplessness and desperation that come with unrequited love. The lines '¿Qué puede hacer un hombre si está enamorao, cuando lo han rechazao sin explicación?' reflect the confusion and despair of being rejected without understanding why. The protagonist acknowledges that he cannot forget her or force her to love him, leading to a sense of madness, 'Que yo me vuelvo loco, lo sabe hasta Dios.' This portrayal of unrequited love is both poignant and relatable, capturing the universal experience of loving someone who does not love you back.