Detras de la Puerta
Susana Baca Lyrics
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la gente ke nos ve pasar dirá cual problema
cuando no ai nada ke dcir
d plano me asombras
ni ke discutir si vamos d compras
todo parec tan normal
dlante d la gente
la ke nos mira pasar x la calle sonrientes
t vuelves distinta t ablo & t enojas
entrando en la casa prdmos el trato
me escondes las tazas me tiras los platos
& estando en la cama
aun estando dspierta
me vuelves la espalda no te das la vuelta
dtrás d la puerta ia nada es igual
todo parec tan normal
dlante d la gente
la ke nos mira pasar x la calle sonrientes
pro dtrás d la puerta la vdd es otra
t vuelves distinta t hablo & t enojas
entrando en la casa prdmos el trato
me esconds las tazas me tiras los platos
& estando en la cama
aun estando dspierta
me vuelves la espalda no t das la vuelta
dtrás d la puerta ia nada es igual
The lyrics to Susana Baca’s “Detras de la Puerta” (Behind the Door) describe a couple’s hidden struggles that are obscured from public view. The song opens by describing the seemingly normal exterior of their relationship, which hides the truth of their private struggles. The singer describes how people who see them in public would never suspect that there is anything wrong, but behind closed doors, the reality is different. Despite the façade that they present to others, the couple argues and fights over simple things like shopping.
Then the song shifts to a description of how the woman changes once they get home, hiding dishes and even throwing plates. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the couple's problems extend to the bedroom, where the woman turns away from the man and refuses to engage. The repeating refrain of "detrás de la puerta, la verdad es otra" (behind the door, the truth is different) underscores the contrast between the public and private faces of their relationship.
Through these lyrics, Susana Baca highlights the complexities of relationships and the ways that individuals can hide their struggles from the outside world. By keeping their conflicts behind closed doors, the couple maintains the facade of normalcy that they present to the world, but at the cost of the intimacy and honesty that is essential to a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Todo parec tan normal kien lo dijera
Everything seems so normal, who would've thought?
la gente ke nos ve pasar dirá cual problema
The people who see us passing by will say what problem?
cuando no ai nada ke dcir
When there's nothing to say
d plano me asombras
You really amaze me
ni ke discutir si vamos d compras
No need to argue if we go shopping
todo parec tan normal
Everything seems so normal
dlante d la gente la ke nos mira pasar x la calle sonrientes
In front of people who watch us pass by smiling on the street
pro dtrás d la puerta la vdd es otra
But behind closed doors, the truth is different
t vuelves distinta t ablo & t enojas
You become different, I talk and you get angry
entrando en la casa prdmos el trato
Entering the house, we lose the deal
me escondes las tazas me tiras los platos
You hide cups from me, you throw dishes at me
& estando en la cama aun estando dspierta
And even while in bed, while still awake
me vuelves la espalda no te das la vuelta
You turn your back on me, you don't turn around
dtrás d la puerta ia nada es igual
Behind closed doors, nothing is the same anymore
todo parec tan normal
Everything seems so normal
dlante d la gente la ke nos mira pasar x la calle sonrientes
In front of people who watch us pass by smiling on the street
pro dtrás d la puerta la vdd es otra
But behind closed doors, the truth is different
t vuelves distinta t hablo & t enojas
You become different, I talk and you get angry
entrando en la casa prdmos el trato
Entering the house, we lose the deal
me esconds las tazas me tiras los platos
You hide cups from me, you throw dishes at me
& estando en la cama aun estando dspierta
And even while in bed, while still awake
me vuelves la espalda no t das la vuelta
You turn your back on me, you don't turn around
dtrás d la puerta ia nada es igual
Behind closed doors, nothing is the same anymore
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ivan Benavides
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