In 2001 Merche were in the Spanish pre-selection for Eurovision Song Contest with the song "No Pidas Mas Amor" under the name Luna. She finished in 6th place, but signed with Vale Music and start to record her first album Mi Sueño. From spring 2002 to the end of summer, the single "No Pidas Mas Amor" was a national hit in Spain, with TV appearances supporting the single and album, and was also the title track of the Spanish version of Big Brother.
"Como Pude" was released as second single, but sales were not as high as expected. In fall 2002 the third single, "Le Deseo" was released, and the album became a hit, up to #12 some weeks, and certificated gold, and a months later, platinum.
In the summer of 2003 the fourth single was released, "Mi Sueño", also with supporting appearances in TV.
In 2002 and 2003, Merche toured with her first album, in the Mi Sueño Tour, where she sang all songs from the album and two covers of other artists, Alaska's "A Quien Le Importa" and Ray Heredia's "Alegria de Vivir".
Necesito Libertad
Merche Lyrics
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No imagines cosas, no me llames cada ahora, no voy a escapar.
El amor se va si me absorbes tanto y no das marcha atrás.
Quiero que te mires, quiero que valores todo lo que hay en ti.
Que salgas por las noches y que te diviertas aunque no esté por alli.
Me gustas de verdad pero quiero espacio para respirar.
The above lyrics are from Merche's song Necesito Libertad, which translates to "I Need Freedom". The song talks about how the singer, who is likely in a relationship with someone, feels suffocated and needs space. The opening line, "Niño, me estas agobiando," translates to "Boy, you are suffocating me," and sets the tone for the rest of the song. She tells the person that she has said it a hundred times that she needs freedom, and urges them not to call her every hour as she is not going to escape.
The second verse focuses on the importance of self-reflection and self-care. She wants the person to value themselves and go out at night for fun, even if she is not there. She likes them, but she needs space to breathe, which the third verse emphasizes. She admits that she loves the person but does not understand why they are suffering, and in the end, she leaves it up to them to decide whether it is worth it to give her the space she needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Niño, me estas agobiando, te he dicho cien veces necesito libertad.
I feel overwhelmed by you, and I've told you many times that I need space and freedom.
No imagines cosas, no me llames cada ahora, no voy a escapar.
Don't get paranoid, don't call me all the time, I'm not going to run away.
El amor se va si me absorbes tanto y no das marcha atrás.
If you continue to suffocate me and not give me room to breathe, our love will fade away.
Quiero que te mires, quiero que valores todo lo que hay en ti.
I want you to reflect on yourself, and appreciate all the good things about you.
Que salgas por las noches y que te diviertas aunque no esté por alli.
I want you to go out and have fun at night, even if I'm not there with you.
Me gustas de verdad pero quiero espacio para respirar.
I really like you, but I need space to breathe and be myself.
Aunque quiero no lo entiendo, no sé por qué estas sufriendo, si te juro que te quiero...
Even though I care for you, I don't understand why you're suffering, when I swear that I love you...
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