Agonía translates directly to "agony" in English. It's a strong, evocative word that conveys intense suffering and distress.
In Gilda's song, the narrator uses agonía to describe the profound and unending pain she feels due to unrequited love. She sings, "Y no acaba esta agonía" (And this agony doesn't end), emphasizing the depth and persistence of her emotional torment. This word powerfully captures the song's melancholic and heartbroken theme.
Gilda's "Si Supieras" is such a heartfelt song about unrequited love! It's all about someone who is completely smitten and wishes the object of their affection knew just how deep their feelings run. The singer tells us, "Si supieras cuánto te quiero" [If only you knew how much I love you] and "Si supieras que por ti muero" [If only you knew I'm dying for you]. It's a really intense declaration of love, saying there's no one else in the world who could love them more profoundly.
But here's the kicker: the person she loves doesn't even notice her! "Mas tú ni siquiera me miras" [But you don't even look at me] she laments, because he's sighing for someone else. You can really feel the pain when she sings, "Si supieras cuánto he llorado, El dolor que llevo callado" [If only you knew how much I've cried, The pain I carry silently]. Every morning, she wakes up thinking about the heartache his love has caused, spending her days crying and feeling this endless agony. It's a powerful and relatable song for anyone who's ever loved someone who didn't love them back.