Desechable means "disposable" or "throwaway". It's a word you'd normally use for things like paper plates, not for something as profound as love.
In this passionate song, Marc Anthony sings, "mi amor es desechable, es de papel" (my love is disposable, it's made of paper). He uses this striking word to describe a love that is meant to be temporary, fully aware that he is just being used for a moment before being discarded. It's a powerful and heartbreaking metaphor that captures the entire story of the song.
“Úsame” invites us into a whirlwind of late–night longing, where Marc Anthony becomes the willing accomplice to a secret affair. The singer speaks directly to someone nursing heartbreak, begging her to “use” him as a temporary cure. He offers his shirt as a tissue for her tears, his arms as a refuge, and even asks her to blur the lines by confusing him with the man she truly loves. It is a bold, dramatic plea that mixes passion with a touch of self-sacrifice, all wrapped in Marc Anthony’s signature salsa intensity.
Beneath the catchy rhythm lies a bittersweet confession: he knows the romance has an expiration date at dawn, yet he is ready to risk everything for a few stolen moments. The lyrics explore themes of desire, infidelity, and emotional escape, painting the picture of a lover who would rather be a fleeting remedy than be forgotten entirely. “Úsame” is both seductive and melancholic, a song about embracing temporary love to soothe permanent pain.