Tarde

Manuel Wirtz's song 'Tarde' is a poignant reflection on the pain and disillusionment that can come from past loves. The lyrics speak of the scars left by each love the narrator has experienced, wounds that remain open and continue to bleed. This metaphor suggests deep emotional trauma that has not healed over time, indicating the lasting impact of these relationships on the narrator's life.

The song delves into the realization that came too late for the narrator, acknowledging that life goes on even with pretense. The line 'tarde comprendí que la ilusión se destrozó queriendo' translates to 'I understood too late that the illusion was shattered by wanting.' This suggests that the pursuit of love, driven by blind desire, ultimately led to the destruction of the narrator's happiness. The use of the word 'comedia' (comedy) to describe the suffering endured hints at the tragic irony of giving everything in love only to end up with nothing.

The emotional climax of the song comes with the admission of fear within the narrator's soul, a fear of repeating the same mistakes and enduring the same pain. Despite the temptation presented by a new opportunity for love, the narrator is paralyzed by this fear, unable to move forward. The song captures the essence of a person who has loved deeply and suffered greatly, and who now finds themselves unable to open up to love again due to the trauma of their past experiences.