"Contigo" is a song by Joan Manuel Serrat and Joaquín Sabina. It is a love song that emphasizes a desire for a nonconventional and unrestrictive relationship. The lyrics express a rejection of conventional norms and expectations in love and relationships. The song talks about not wanting a civilised love, with receipts and scenes on the sofa, not wanting to travel to the past and return from the market with a desire to cry. It rejects the idea of having neighborly disputes, of planting and sharing, and of celebrating Valentine's Day or birthdays. The lyrics express a desire to not carry each other's burdens or choose each other's shampoo. The singer does not want to change their life for the other person or renounce their identity. The lyrics also express a rejection of traditional romantic ideals, such as Sunday afternoons, swings in the garden, and romantic cities like Paris or Venice. The singer does not want to wait in court at midnight or hear the suggestion of starting over. They reject the idea of being busy or committed, of being defined by flesh or sin, and of having pride or pity. Overall, the song is about embracing a love that is free from societal expectations and standards. It emphasizes the intensity and passion of love, expressing a desire to die together if the other person dies or to live intensely together. The idea is that love, when it doesn't die, kills, and the love that kills never dies.
