Herida

Pastora Soler's song 'Herida' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the aftermath of a painful breakup. The title itself, which translates to 'Wound,' sets the tone for the raw and heartfelt lyrics that follow. The song begins with a sense of finality, as the narrator acknowledges the end of a relationship that was never truly fulfilling. The phrase 'nunca fui tu mitad' (I was never your half) highlights the imbalance and lack of mutual affection in the relationship, leading to a 'sucio adiós' (dirty goodbye).

The recurring theme of being forgotten and the insignificance felt by the narrator is poignantly expressed in lines like 'No he sido nada para ti' (I have been nothing to you) and 'dispuesta a ser olvido' (ready to be forgotten). This sense of worthlessness and the realization that the love was one-sided is a central theme in the song. The narrator's pain is further emphasized by the repeated questioning of why they were given the worst parts of their partner and why they are left trembling and hurt.

The chorus reinforces the idea of unreciprocated love and the emotional scars it leaves behind. The narrator laments that their love will never be remembered or cherished, only forgotten. The line 'todo sabe a desamor' (everything tastes like heartbreak) encapsulates the pervasive sense of sorrow and loss. The song's emotional climax is reached with the acknowledgment that all their words are now tears, and they are left with nothing but loss. 'Herida' is a powerful exploration of the pain and emptiness that comes from loving someone who does not love you back, and the struggle to move on from such a profound emotional wound.