Javiera’s second album, after more than 4 years of production and mastering, was released in 2010 entitled just Mena. This work was also produced by Cristian Heyne, and took a more dancefloor-oriented taste compared to her first album, that despite of having songs of this type, it also had some mid-tempo and slow ballads. The album’s first single, “Hasta la verdad”, was listed as one of the Singles of the Week to pay attention to in the USA iTunes Music Store, and iTunes Mexico in December of this year considered Mena as the breakthrough album of the year.[1]
Definitiva
Javiera Mena Lyrics
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No tengo que forzar la reciprocidad. (bis)
Y es lo que se mantiene dejando de lado al cuerpo
Cuando es trasparente, igual se confunde harto (bis)
Las cosas tratan mal a mi contacto
No tengo que forzar la reciprocidad
Javiera Mena's song Definitiva contains deep and insightful lyrics that explore the complexities of human relationships. The lyrics "Las cosas tratan mal a mi contacto" ("Things treat badly my contact") touch on the challenges that arise when communication breaks down in a relationship, leading to misunderstanding and confusion. The following line "No tengo que forzar la reciprocidad" ("I don't have to force reciprocity") suggests that the singer is willing to accept the situation as it is and not try to force the other person to respond in a certain way.
The next lines "Y es lo que se mantiene dejando de lado al cuerpo, Cuando es transparente, igual se confunde harto" ("And it is what is maintained by leaving the body aside, When it is transparent, it still gets confused a lot") delve deeper into the theme of miscommunication, suggesting that even when things seem clear on the surface, there can still be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. The reference to leaving the body aside suggests that the singer is struggling to connect with the other person on a deeper level, perhaps because they are too caught up in their own thoughts and emotions.
Overall, Javiera Mena's Definitiva is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges of human relationships, and the lyrics will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to communicate effectively with someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Las cosas tratan mal a mi contacto
My connections and relationships are not treating me well
No tengo que forzar la reciprocidad
I don't have to force someone to reciprocate my feelings or actions
Y es lo que se mantiene dejando de lado al cuerpo
But that's what I continue to do, ignoring my own physical and emotional needs
Cuando es trasparente, igual se confunde harto
Even when I'm being transparent, it still leads to confusion and misunderstandings
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