Debo partirme en dos

Silvio Rodríguez recorded "Debo partirme en dos" in 1978, at the Sonoland Studios in Madrid. The song is part of the album *Al final de este viaje*, released by Movieplay. On that album, the singer is accompanied only by his guitar, without any other instruments or arrangements. The song was written between 1968 and 1970, and is among the most direct in his repertoire. It has a simple rhythm, with lyrics that speak about difficult decisions, about leaving something behind. It is one of those songs that stays in your head, with a melody that repeats without complications. Silvio's voice feels clear, without embellishments, as if he were speaking directly to the ear. The song lasts just over four minutes, but in that time it says a lot.