Ansiedad translates directly to "anxiety." While it's a common emotion, its repeated use in this song highlights a deep, pervasive feeling that many can relate to.
The artist uses it to convey the overwhelming stress and worry he feels about a lost love, singing "Otro día que me come la ansiedad" (Another day that anxiety consumes me). This vivid imagery makes the word particularly impactful in the context of the song's emotional narrative.
Have you ever been stuck in that painful loop after a breakup, where you just can't stop thinking about what went wrong? That's exactly where Dudi is in "DUELE ESCUCHAR." He's caught in a cycle of deleting unsent messages, staring at old photos, and constantly asking himself, "¿Dónde estás?" [Where are you?]. Every day is a struggle with anxiety, as he keeps counting "Las veces que dijiste que te ibas a quedar" [The times you said you were going to stay].
This song really digs into the hurt of unfulfilled promises and shattered dreams. Dudi talks about all the plans that are now just 'plans,' like a trip to Paris and her coming to his concerts. But the hardest part is hearing those painful phrases: "Que somos la persona, pero no el momento" [That we are the person, but not the moment], and the blunt "Oye, Dudi, que ya no te quiero" [Hey, Dudi, I don't love you anymore]. It's a raw look at trying to move on when your heart is still stuck in the past, and having to "volver a empezar" [start over again] even when it feels impossible.