Dulce Pesadilla
Ana Torroja y Miguel Bosé Lyrics

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Se pasa el tiempo y sigo
Sin querer salir,
Me dicen mis amigos
Que pasan ya de mi;
Y yo aquí de rodillas
Suplicando tu perdon;
Fue un error del corazón,
Para que voy a fingir?

Llevo tus gafas de sol,
Los cascos del avión;
La piel mas gruesa que encontre,
Por si llega la ocasión.
Vas a rematarme,
Lentamente o de una vez;
Hablará tu compasión,
O me habre de someter.

Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla;
Ir besando tus pies, ya sabes...
Oh, darte la otra mejilla,
Convencerte otra vez.

Se pasa el tiempo y sigo
Sin poder dormir;
Levantame el castigo,
Me voy a consumir.
No queda nada en mi cabeza,
Ni una oveja que contar,
Ni una lata pa picar,
Ni un playboy al que acudir.

Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla;
Ir besando tus pies, ya sabes.
Oh, darte la otra mejilla,
Convencerte otra vez.

Debe haber un error,
Esto no es lo que habíamos hablado, no;
Debo ser mal actor.
Eso no es lo que estaba planeado.
Dónde vas?
A dónde vas a ir sin mí?

Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla;
Ir besando tus pies, ya sabes...
Oh, darte la otra mejilla,
Convencerte otra vez...

Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla;
Ir besando tus pies, ya sabes...

Oh, darte la otra mejilla,
Convencerte otra vez...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Ana Torroja y Miguel Bosé's song "Dulce Pesadilla" tell the story of a person who is seemingly trapped in a cycle of love and heartbreak. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that time has passed, yet they still can't seem to move on from a past lover. The singer's friends have grown tired of their moping and have urged them to let go. However, the singer remains on their knees, begging for forgiveness for a mistake they made, even though they know it was just a mistake of the heart.

The singer then goes on to describe how they have been carrying around mementos of their past lover, such as their sunglasses and airplane headphones, as well as developing a thick skin in case they need to face their former lover again. The singer knows that their past lover has the power to either slowly break their heart again or end it all at once. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla" which can be translated to "Oh, sweet cruel nightmare." The singer expresses their desire to kiss their lover's feet and convince them to come back, giving them the other cheek to slap if needed.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more desperate for the love they have lost. They are unable to sleep and are consumed by their own self-pity. The singer has no other distractions, such as counting sheep or turning to Playboy, as they have completely devoted themselves to winning back their former lover.

The lyrics in "Dulce Pesadilla" represent the universal feeling of heartbreak and unrequited love. The repetitive theme of begging for forgiveness and wanting someone who may not reciprocate those feelings can resonate with anyone who has loved and lost. The use of powerful imagery, such as carrying around objects and developing a thick skin, show the lengths that people will go through to try to win back someone they love.

Line by Line Meaning

Se pasa el tiempo y sigo Sin querer salir, Me dicen mis amigos Que pasan ya de mi; Y yo aquí de rodillas Suplicando tu perdon; Fue un error del corazón, Para que voy a fingir?
Despite the time that has passed, I still don't want to leave. My friends tell me they're starting to give up on me, but here I am on my knees, begging for your forgiveness. It was a mistake of the heart, why pretend otherwise?

Llevo tus gafas de sol, Los cascos del avión; La piel mas gruesa que encontre, Por si llega la ocasión. Vas a rematarme, Lentamente o de una vez; Hablará tu compasión, O me habre de someter.
I carry your sunglasses, airplane headphones, and the thickest skin I could find, just in case I need to face you. Will you put me out of my misery quickly or slowly? Will compassion sway you, or will I simply have to surrender?

Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla; Ir besando tus pies, ya sabes... Oh, darte la otra mejilla, Convencerte otra vez.
Oh, sweet cruel nightmare; to kiss your feet, you know... Oh, to turn the other cheek and convince you once again.

Se pasa el tiempo y sigo Sin poder dormir; Levantame el castigo, Me voy a consumir. No queda nada en mi cabeza, Ni una oveja que contar, Ni una lata pa picar, Ni un playboy al que acudir.
Time keeps passing and I still can't sleep. Lift this punishment; I'm going to waste away. There's nothing left in my head, no sheep to count, no snacks to munch on, and no Playboy to turn to.

Debe haber un error, Esto no es lo que habíamos hablado, no; Debo ser mal actor. Eso no es lo que estaba planeado. Dónde vas? A dónde vas a ir sin mí?
There must be a mistake; this isn't what we talked about. I must be a bad actor; this wasn't planned. Where are you going? Where will you go without me?

Oh, dulce cruel pesadilla; Ir besando tus pies, ya sabes... Oh, darte la otra mejilla, Convencerte otra vez...
Oh, sweet cruel nightmare; to kiss your feet, you know... Oh, to turn the other cheek and convince you once again...

Writer(s): Torroja Fungairino Ana, Hart Meyer Jason

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