Culpable
Libido Lyrics

The lyrics of Libido’s song “CULPABLE” explore themes of guilt, regret, and desire through a relationship that has been strained. The singer admits to not feeling guilty for not giving more of themselves emotionally, arriving late, and having to explain themselves. They also do not feel guilty for not approaching the other person more and relaxing their demeanor while defending their position. The repetition of “estoy pensando en ir y no puedo” (“I’m thinking of leaving and I can’t”) and “estoy pensando en ti y no me afecta” (“I’m thinking of you and it doesn’t affect me”) suggests a lack of clarity and ambivalence about what the singer wants from the relationship.

The chorus, “no me he sentido culpable de alejarme así nada más, perdona se me hizo tarde, quizás me tenga que largar” (“I don’t feel guilty for just walking away like this, sorry I’m running late, maybe I have to leave”), reveals a willingness to walk away from the relationship without taking responsibility for the damage caused. The phrase “quizás me tenga que largar” (“maybe I have to leave”) suggests uncertainty and a reluctance to fully commit to ending the relationship. The song implies that unresolved guilt and mixed emotions may be the result of the singer’s inability to confront their own feelings truthfully and communicate openly with the other person.

Overall, “CULPABLE” is a complex exploration of the dynamics of a strained relationship, characterized by emotional distance and indecision. The song’s lyrics suggest a conflict between the desire to leave and the fear of confronting one’s own emotional baggage. The singer acknowledges their lack of effort in the relationship but shifts the blame to external factors like lateness or having to explain themselves, revealing a reluctance to fully own up to their responsibility in the relationship.