El Mareo - Mar Dulce Lyrics in English Bajofondo , Gustavo Cerati

“El Mareo” feels like emotional seasickness. Over a seductive mix of electronic beats and tango bandoneón, Bajofondo and legendary singer Gustavo Cerati describe the dizzy spell that hits right after a breakup. The narrator keeps moving forward—“Avanzo y escribo, decido el camino”—yet every step is clouded by the sudden loss of passion. Whenever the ex-lover comes to mind, a wave of vertigo (mareo) rises, so he heads out for a walk to steady himself.

The lyrics paint a vivid scene of post-love disorientation: blinding air, shards of glass in the sand, overexposed photos of happier days. Saying goodbye no longer hurts, but the taste is still “amarga” (bitter). “El Mareo” captures that moment when words are all you have left, and motion—literal or musical—is the only cure for the spinning room. Listen for the chorus “Con los ojos no te veo, sé que se me viene el mareo” and feel how the music swirls just like the narrator’s heart.