COMO UN G by Rosalía Lyrics Meaning – The Depths of Detachment and Desire
Lyrics
No estoy a tu lado, pero te deseo paz y libertad (mmm, mmm)
No reses por mí, quiero que sepas que estoy bien
Yo tengo mi fe, mis armas, mi cora’ que no sé pa’ quién
No duermo na’ y voy como si estuviera blinda’
Perdona si se me olvida que es tu cumpleaños sin más
Tantas baldas se quedarán sin dedicar
‘Toy triste si pienso en lo bueno que tengo que no pue’ durar
Sólo el amor con amor se paga
Nada te debo y tú no me debes nada
El querer que no se da, ¿dónde acaba?
Si encuentro el tuyo ya será deuda pagada
Si no lo puedes tener, mejor déjalo ir
Qué pena cuando tienes algo
Pero Dios tiene otros planes pa’ ti
No me enamoro de nadie, jurao’, como un G
Ni escribo canciones de amor
Pero en esta me doblo por ti
¿Dónde me a cogi’o la noche? Me perdí
Las faros de los coches me llevan pa’ allí
¿Dónde me cogi’o la noche? Me perdí
Faros me llevan pa’ allí
Sólo el amor con amor se paga
Nada te debo
Y tú no me debes nada
El querer que no se da, ¿dónde acaba?
Si encuentro el tuyo ya será deuda pagada
Guárdame, guárdame
Otra vez, otra vez
Mándame, mándame
Ángeles, ángeles
Guárdame, guárdame
Otra vez, otra vez
Mándame, mándame
Ángeles, ángeles (jurao’, como un G)
Como un G de verda’
Sin guardas espaldas voy por ahí (jurao’, como un G)
Que yo mato, que yo mato, yo mato por ti (jurao’, como un G)
Cantándote baladas por la madrugada
Quién me lo iba a decir (jurao’, como un G)
Pero que dime, dime quién se atreve a decírmelo a mí (jurao’, como un G)
Que siempre te querré aunque no te tenga
Que siempre me tendrás aunque no me quieras (jurao’, como un G)
Que siempre te querré aunque no te tenga
Que siempre me tendrás aunque no me quieras (jurao’, como un G)
Da, da, da, da, dararada
Da, da, da, da, dararada
Da, da, da, da, dararada
Da, da, da, da, dararada
Da, da, da, da
Amidst a landscape of pop-EDM fusions and reggaeton rhythms, Spanish sensation Rosalía has once again melded contemporary soundscapes with her traditional flamenco heritage in ‘COMO UN G’. At first glance, it is a bittersweet ballad that thrums with longing and resilience, but delve deeper into her verses and one can unearth a complex tale of emotional liberation and self-discovery.
Embedded within the sultry beats are threads of vulnerability and unguarded truth that Rosalía weaves into a poignant narrative. It’s this dexterity of her musicality – to tread the fine line between strength and sensitivity – that has helped her in garnering global adoration. ‘COMO UN G’ isn’t just a song, it’s an intricate confessional delivered through rhythm and rhyme.
The Liberating Pain of Letting Go
The essence of ‘COMO UN G’ lies in the paradox of detachment and attachment. Rosalía’s verses explore the complex human condition where one must sometimes release their grip on what they cannot have. The opening line, ‘Si no lo puedes tener lo tendrás que soltar,’ serves as a mantra for acceptance, a noble yet harrowing journey towards inner peace.
These words resonate with anyone who has faced the circumstance of unrequited affection or unmet desires. They teach us that in the realm of love, serenity often comes from surrender, not conquest. It’s a mature recognition of the bounds of personal control and a meditation on the ephemeral nature of our connections.
A Love Paid with Love Alone
At the heart of the song, Rosalía circles back to a classic tenet – ‘Sólo el amor con amor se paga’. It’s a declaration that love should be exchanged naturally, without the shackles of debt or obligation. This line is both a lamentation of love unshared and a celebration of love reciprocated.
The sentiment is a powerful reminder that desire without reciprocation can lead to a form of emotional indebtedness, an uneasy limbo that the artist seems to navigate throughout the song. However, it’s in this navigation that she finds her agency, the strength to dissolve the non-existent bonds, asserting that no debts remain where love has not been seeded.
Embracing a Higher Guidance
In the refrain ‘Guárdame, guárdame’, Rosalía sends forth a plea for protection, seemingly to a higher power or to angels she beseeches for guidance. In stark contrast to the confidence felt so far, this vulnerable request unveils a raw side of her, touching on the need for external preservation at moments when her own strength wavers.
The repetition is a spellbinding element of the song, as if through chanting, Rosalía seeks to summon a celestial watch over her emotional well-being. It’s a beautiful admittance that despite the hard exterior portrayed in phrases such as ‘como un G’, even the resilient are allowed their moments of weakness.
The Hidden Meaning Behind ‘Como un G’
The titular phrase ‘como un G’ is a colloquial nod to being ‘like a G,’ a term denoting a tough, gangster-like demeanor in hip-hop culture. Rosalía’s clever juxtaposition of this imagery with her lyrical narrative accentuates the song’s central theme of internal battle, a war waged with both passion and stoicism.
It’s not just a declaration of emotional endurance, but also an ironic twist showcasing the dichotomy of her persona; on one hand, unattached and resilient, yet on the other, tender and expressive. This repeated phrase doesn’t just capture the essence of the song but encapsulates the duality that exists within the human spirit.
The Undeniable Resonance of Memorable Lines
Rosalía’s ‘COMO UN G’ is littered with lines that stick in the mind and heart long after the music fades. The intimate confession: ‘Pero que dime, dime quién se atreve a decírmelo a mí’ evokes a sense of defiant vulnerability, while ‘Que siempre te querré aunque no te tenga’ reveals a steady, haunting devotion.
These phrases linger because they speak to the core of the human experience—our desire for love, understanding, and the acknowledgment of our heartfelt offerings. It’s through such unforgettable lines that Rosalía not only communicates her personal journey but also offers listeners a mirror into their own emotional worlds.
