"Princesa" is a Spanish song by Joaquín Sabina. The lyrics tell the story of a troubled relationship between the narrator and a woman referred to as "princess." The song talks about the deterioration of their relationship, highlighting the woman's descent into addiction and self-destructive behavior. In the beginning, the lyrics describe the woman as always wearing a dirty shirt and showing a smirk instead of a smile. The narrator remembers her as the "princess with a mouth like strawberry," beautiful and capable of hurting him. However, now it's too late for the narrator to be affected by her actions, and he advises her to find someone else who will tolerate her behavior. The song blames a figure referred to as a "guru" for creating a dark silence between the narrator and the woman. She only comes out of the darkness to ask the narrator for money. He confesses that he's no longer afraid of her, but he feels trapped in her destructive journey. The lyrics portray how the narrator would have given his whole life if she had asked him to carry her baggage before, but now he regrets it. The song continues by acknowledging the woman's involvement with drugs and addiction, insinuating that she might face a deadly outcome soon. It questions how they can condemn her when they are all part of her misadventures. The narrator advises her to continue with her lifestyle but warns her that he won't spend his life bailing her out of trouble. Overall, "Princesa" tells the story of a toxic relationship, highlighting the pain, frustration, and disappointment experienced by the narrator due to the woman's choices and behavior.
