Expriman comes from the verb exprimir, meaning "to squeeze" or "to wring out". While it can refer to physically squeezing something like a lemon, it often carries a more intense, metaphorical meaning.
In "Limones", Sofia Reyes uses expriman to describe the pain of having "limones" (lemons) squeezed onto a wound. It vividly conveys the idea of someone or something causing intense emotional pain, like twisting a knife in a wound, making it a powerful and memorable word in the context of heartbreak.
Have you ever heard the saying 'to rub salt in a wound'? In "Limones," Sofia Reyes and Leon Leiden sing about the sharp, stinging pain of a breakup using a similar, but more citrusy, idea. The song's title, which means "Lemons," is a metaphor for making a bad situation even more painful, like squeezing lemon juice on an open cut.
The song is a conversation between two people after their relationship has ended. They ask each other, "¿Por qué me haces sufrir después de quererme tanto?" (Why do you make me suffer after loving me so much?). They are trying to be strong by deleting photos and telling themselves the pain "no es para tanto" (is not that big of a deal), but it's clear they are both deeply hurt. It's a relatable song about how love can turn sour and the difficult process of healing from a broken heart.