Song Information
Release Date
October 25, 2018
Duration
03:51
Album
Balas Perdidas
Language
ES
Popularity
80/100
Song Meaning
The core meaning is about a toxic, painful, but irresistible love, using war as a metaphor.
Lyrics Analysis
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History of Creation
It was the first single from the album "Balas Perdidas". The band wrote it with the war metaphor in mind, which later influenced the entire album's concept. They specifically wanted a collaboration and were thrilled when Juanes agreed quickly. The writers are the band members (Juan Pablo Isaza, Juan Pablo Villamil, Simón Vargas, Martín Vargas) along with Andrés Torres & Mauricio Rengifo who also produced it.
Symbolism and Metaphors
The central metaphor is love as a war ("Besos en Guerra" - Kisses in War). Kisses are weapons that "kill," promises "rhyme with pain," and the singer is a "soldier" who will die of love. The fight is to "conquer" the loved one.
Emotional Background
The emotion is mixed and bittersweet. It conveys suffering, longing, and resignation, but also a defiant passion and unwillingness to give up.
Cultural Influence
The song was a major hit, reaching #1 on iTunes and Spotify in several countries and achieving double platinum status. It was a successful collaboration that solidified Morat's international presence and was a key track on their Latin Grammy-nominated album "Balas Perdidas".
Rhyme and Rhythm
The song has a moderate tempo and a structured rhyme scheme, contributing to its catchy, pop feel despite the painful lyrics.
Stylistic Techniques
Musically, it features Morat's characteristic folk-pop sound with banjo and strong vocal harmonies, combined with Juanes' Latin rock influence. Lyrically, it's built on an extended metaphor and uses direct, emotional language and rhetorical questions.