Sentía

Mecano's song 'Sentía' delves into the complexities of unreciprocated love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The lyrics express a deep sense of feeling and attachment towards someone, but also the confusion and pain when those feelings are not equally returned. The protagonist reflects on their intense emotions, stating that they felt a lot for the other person but now struggle to understand or divide those feelings. This suggests a sense of overwhelming emotion that is difficult to manage or make sense of.

The song uses vivid metaphors to describe the relationship dynamics. For instance, the line 'Buceando entre tus piernas, sin medir la brazada' (Diving between your legs, without measuring the stroke) conveys a sense of diving headfirst into the relationship without caution or awareness of the potential consequences. The protagonist also acknowledges their role as a 'suplente' (substitute), indicating a secondary or less important position in the relationship. This realization comes with the painful acknowledgment that despite feeling so much, they failed to notice the signs of losing the other person.

The lyrics also touch on themes of deception and self-deception. The protagonist admits to a 'miopía' (myopia) in not seeing the true nature of the other person, who 'dabas para no dar la cara' (gave without showing their face), suggesting a lack of genuine commitment or honesty. The song concludes with a poignant image of a 'diente sin encía' (tooth without gum), symbolizing a sense of incompleteness and vulnerability. The final plea, 'No me pidas que sonría, que estoy triste, vida mía' (Don't ask me to smile, I'm sad, my love), encapsulates the deep sorrow and emotional exhaustion felt by the protagonist.