Demente translates to "demented" or "crazy." It's a strong and evocative word that immediately grabs attention, suggesting an intense and perhaps unconventional state of mind.
In the song, the artist repeatedly uses demente to describe the overwhelming and irrational nature of his love. He sings, "para madres de como te amo hay que estar Demente" (to love you like I do, one must be demented), implying that his love is so profound and all-consuming that it borders on madness. This makes it a central and memorable theme of the song.
Have you ever been so in love that you feel a little crazy? Ronald Borjas's "Amor Demente" is all about that kind of wild, all-consuming love! He describes himself as one of those "locos" [crazies] who sees things differently because of love. He thinks a kiss isn't worth it "si cuando lo damos no llegan los huesos" [if when we give it, it doesn't reach the bones] – meaning it has to be a really deep, passionate kiss! He even says he's one of those "locos que miran la lluvia porque cuando caen siento que resbaló en la boca en tuya" [crazies who look at the rain because when it falls I feel like it slipped into your mouth]. How poetic and a little silly is that?
He doesn't care what anyone else thinks because "si tú sientes lo que siento es suficiente" [if you feel what I feel, it's enough]. He believes that to love someone as much as he loves his partner, "hay que estar demente" [you have to be crazy]. He'd rather be "demente incoherente" [incoherent crazy] if it means making his love "volverte loca con este amor demente" [drive you crazy with this crazy love]. It's a fun, over-the-top declaration of love that celebrates being completely, wonderfully mad for someone!