El Merengue (feat. Manuel Turizo)

Marshmello's 'El Merengue' featuring Manuel Turizo is a poignant exploration of heartache and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics convey the narrator's emotional turmoil as he grapples with the lingering feelings for a lost love. Despite attempts to forget and overcome his attachment, he admits to himself and to her that he has not succeeded. The repeated lines 'Dije que te olvidé, pero no te había olvida'o' and 'También dije que te superé y no te había supera'o' highlight the disparity between what he has claimed and the truth of his feelings.

The setting of the song takes place in a disco, where the narrator sees the object of his affection dancing alone. The act of dancing becomes a metaphor for the passage of time and the attempt to heal. The narrator's approach, 'Me le pegué, me pegué, me pegué,' suggests a desire to reconnect, to be close again, even if just for 'un par de horas.' The festive atmosphere of the disco contrasts with the narrator's internal struggle, illustrating the often-hidden pain that can lie beneath outward appearances of revelry.

Marshmello, known for his electronic music, infuses 'El Merengue' with a blend of danceable beats and emotional depth. The collaboration with Manuel Turizo adds a layer of Latin influence, which is fitting for the merengue reference—a dance and music style known for its upbeat tempo. However, the song's lyrics delve into the bittersweet reality that sometimes, no matter how much one tries to dance away the pain, the heartache remains. The song captures the universal experience of trying to move on while still being haunted by memories of a past love.