Vicio by Selena Gomez Lyrics Meaning – Delving Into the Depths of Desire and Healing
Lyrics
Por un beso tuyo todo lo arriesgo (lo arriesgo)
Y tu corazón palpita con el mío
Es el tempo perfecto (perfecto)
Beso a beso me di cuenta que
Te necesito igual que ayer
Así como eres yo quiero tenerte (eh)
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Bésame despacio, bésame despacio
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Tú me sanaste el corazón (yeah)
Le diste vida a lo que estaba muerto
No creía en el amor
Porque no era el momento
Y es que fue sin aviso, te aviso
Si no te tengo yo me pongo mal
Te necesito conmigo
Nadie me da lo que tú me das
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Bésame despacio, bésame despacio
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Bésame despacio, bésame despacio
Tus labios, tus labios
Son un vicio mío, vicio mío
Tus labios son mi vicio
Por un beso tuyo, todo lo arriesgo
In the tapestry of contemporary pop, Selena Gomez has long been a weaver of emotive anthems that resonate with the throbbing hearts of listeners. Her song ‘Vicio’ emerges not just as another testament to her musical artistry but also as a vessel carrying the weighty themes of desire and the rejuvenating power of love. As the title suggests, ‘Vicio’, meaning ‘vice’ in English, portrays an addiction, but in Selena’s sonic realm, it’s an addiction to an elemental force—the touch of her beloved.
Peering beneath the glossy surface of catchy hooks and seductive rhythms, ‘Vicio’ reveals layers of profound meaning, detailing the transformational journey of a heart once closed to love, now wildly open and willing to risk it all for the intoxication of a kiss. Every line drips with the relatable essence of human longing and the bittersweet tang of a love that’s both a salvation and a beautifully irresistible vice.
The Pulse of Passionate Verse
‘Vicio’ opens with a bold declaration of surrender to an obsession with a lover’s kiss. The lyrics, ‘Tus labios son mi vicio,’ instantly introduce the listener to a candid confession of Selena’s deep yearning. It’s a yearning that anyone who has ever been so enamored with another can understand—the sort of yearning where the very thought, the mere anticipation of the beloved’s kiss can send ripples of excitement coursing through the veins. Yes, it’s about the physical, but even more so, it’s about the emotional high that comes from that physical connection.
And risk? It’s laid out as the stakes of this desire. To wager everything on the chance of a kiss portrays a vulnerability that’s both raw and beautiful. Selena, in these verses, paints the picture of a love so potent that it aligns heartbeats, creating ‘el tempo perfecto,’ a perfect rhythm which, to the artist, embodies an ideal state of sublime synchronicity between two souls.
Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Healing
Moving beyond the grasps of pure physical addiction, ‘Vicio’ quietly unfurls the tale of a healed heart. Lyrics such as ‘Tú me sanaste el corazón, Le diste vida a lo que estaba muerto’ suggest a resurrection, a revival brought about by the touch and affection of a lover. Selena’s song, thus, isn’t only about the gripping need for another’s presence; it is also an acknowledgment of the transformative and healing power of love. The same lips that enslave also liberate a heart previously pronounced as lifeless.
The magic in these lines is that they break away from the myth that strength is strictly self-derived. They champion the sometimes vulnerable truth that other people can be our healers, our muses, our awakeners. In a culture that prides itself on independence, ‘Vicio’ sings the praises of interdependence, of being vulnerable enough to let another’s love breathe new life into spaces that were once void.
A Love Once Skeptical, Now Indispensable
‘No creía en el amor, Porque no era el momento,’ Gomez sings, reflecting a sentiment of disbelieving in love, possibly due to past hurt or simply the wrong timing. Yet, the narrative arc of ‘Vicio’ is one of conversion. It’s about finding the moment, unexpectedly, and having that transformative experience with someone who turns skepticism into dependency, non-belief into a visceral knowledge of love’s indomitable power. Selena voices this journey of coming to crave the very thing one doubted.
It’s a narrative that affirms that love, like any other life-defining experience, has its own season, and when it arrives, it does so with a force that can turn the staunchest doubters into fervent believers. The song suggests a surrender to this force, an encouragement to plunge into the unknown depths of emotional connection, even if it means redefining one’s beliefs about love.
The Euphony of ‘Vicio’: A Siren’s Call to Intimacy
Musically, ‘Vicio’ casts a spell that encapsulates the listener. The repetition of ‘Tus labios, tus labios, Son un vicio mío, vicio mío,’ isn’t merely a lyrical refrain but a hypnotic mantra that elevates one’s senses into the domain of the song’s emotive pull. This is where the genius of Selena as an artist shines; through simplicity, she conjures intricacy. Each repetition is a layer, building a deeper affinity between the melody and the vulnerability expressed.
Furthermore, the seductive imperativeness of ‘Bésame despacio,’ or ‘Kiss me slowly,’ is a direct invocation of intimacy, pleading for an engagement that’s deliberate and simmering with raw emotion. It’s as if the song itself is guiding the pace of the connection, fostering a space where every sensation is elongated and savored, mirroring the lingering aftertaste of a love that’s both a vice and a virtue.
Memorable Lines: Echoes of an Insatiable Longing
While ‘Vicio’ is rife with stirring phrases, one particular line stands out for the portrait it paints of insatiable longing—’Si no te tengo yo me pongo mal.’ Here, Selena succinctly captures the essence of dependency that permeates the entire track. The admittance of feeling unwell or incomplete without the other person packs a punch in its honest simplicity.
This line is the essence of ‘Vicio’—the conflation of pain with pleasure, the bittersweet reality of being so connected to someone that their absence becomes a type of sickness. It is this transparency of feeling that makes ‘Vicio’ relatable and leaves a lasting imprint on the listener. It’s a reminder that sometimes our greatest weaknesses are rooted in the best parts of us—our capacity to love and be loved.
