Culpable
David and The High Spirit Lyrics
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De odiarnos y de avasallarnos con tanto rencor
¿Por qué?, preguntas ¿por qué?, ¿por qué?
Incrédulos ante el abismo que nos parte en dos
Afanas toda la indulgencia nunca das un yo
¿Por qué?, insistes ¿por qué? ¿por qué?
Me increpas, consternada y lloras que no puedes más
¿Por qué?, me gritas ¿por qué? ¿por qué?
Y me empiezo a preguntar si la respuesta te valdrá
Culpable de decir ya basta
Cuanto me desgastas con cada porqué
Culpable de quererte tanto que me equivoqué
Culpable de pedir perdón, de no saber cuál fue mi error
Culpable de seguir tratando de calmar tu voz
Si vuelves a preguntar, responderé con mi verdad
Culpable de decir ya basta
Cuanto me desgastas con cada porqué
Culpable de quererte tanto que me equivoqué
Culpable de pedir perdón por no tener la solución
Culpable de quererte tanto que olvidé mi voz
Culpable de quererte tanto que olvidé mi voz
Culpable, culpable, culpable
The lyrics to David and The High Spirit's song "Culpable" explore the complexities of a strained and tumultuous relationship, filled with anger, guilt, and a desperate desire to understand one another. The opening lines set the scene for the song, with a protagonist who is grappling with their own role in the conflict. They are asked how they arrived at this point of hating and dominating one another with so much resentment, but there is no clear answer. The singer is incredulous at the chasm that separates them, and while they try to extend forgiveness and understanding, they never receive the same in return.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes increasingly intense, with the singer's partner consumed by anger and incapable of finding a solution. The chorus brings the central theme of guilt to the forefront, with the singer acknowledging that they are culpable of several things - saying "enough is enough," exhausting themselves with each "why," loving their partner so much that they made a mistake, begging forgiveness for not having a solution, and forgetting their own voice in the process. Despite all of this guilt, the singer remains committed to the relationship, and is willing to answer any questions with their truth, no matter how hard it may be.
Overall, "Culpable" is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions that arise in a strained relationship, particularly when there is a desire to understand one another but communication breaks down. The chorus's repeated refrain of "culpable" serves to underscore this emotional tension and the guilt that comes with trying to navigate these complicated relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Preguntas cómo hemos llegado a esta situación
You are asking how we got in this situation
De odiarnos y de avasallarnos con tanto rencor
Of hating and oppressing each other with so much resentment
¿Por qué?, preguntas ¿por qué?, ¿por qué?
Why? You keep asking why, why?
Incrédulos ante el abismo que nos parte en dos
We are incredulous of the abyss that divides us in two
Afanas toda la indulgencia nunca das un yo
You strive for all the forgiveness, yet you never admit your faults
¿Por qué?, insistes ¿por qué? ¿por qué?
Why do you keep insisting why, why?
Renaces embriagada en ira por el que dirán
You are reborn, intoxicated with anger over what others will say
Me increpas, consternada y lloras que no puedes más
You reproach me, distressed and crying that you cannot take it anymore
¿Por qué?, me gritas ¿por qué? ¿por qué?
Why? You scream at me, why, why?
Y me empiezo a preguntar si la respuesta te valdrá
And I begin to wonder if my answer will be worth it to you
Culpable de decir ya basta
Guilty of saying enough is enough
Cuanto me desgastas con cada porqué
Of how much you wear me down with each why
Culpable de quererte tanto que me equivoqué
Guilty of loving you so much that I made a mistake
Culpable de pedir perdón, de no saber cuál fue mi error
Guilty of apologizing, of not knowing what my mistake was
Culpable de seguir tratando de calmar tu voz
Guilty of still trying to calm your voice
Si vuelves a preguntar, responderé con mi verdad
If you ask again, I will answer with my truth
Culpable de pedir perdón por no tener la solución
Guilty of apologizing for not having the solution
Culpable de quererte tanto que olvidé mi voz
Guilty of loving you so much that I forgot my own voice
Culpable, culpable, culpable
Guilty, guilty, guilty
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