Cómo Te Extraño

Abel Pintos' song 'Cómo Te Extraño' is a poignant expression of longing and nostalgia. The lyrics convey a deep yearning for a time of innocence and safety, possibly reflecting on a past relationship or a simpler time in life. The desire to 'volver a ser un niño' (return to being a child) suggests a wish to retreat from the complexities and pains of adulthood. The mention of wanting to be protected from fear and harm indicates a vulnerability and a need for comfort that is currently missing.

The song also touches on themes of disillusionment and the loss of faith and love. The line 'Quitar la vida y mentir / Se hizo una costumbre' (Taking life and lying / Became a habit) could imply that the world has become a place where dishonesty and disregard for life are commonplace, leading to a sense of hopelessness. This despair is further emphasized by the idea that living becomes something feared and death becomes something cherished. The repetition of 'Cómo te extraño' (How I miss you) throughout the song serves as a haunting refrain that underscores the depth of the singer's ache for the absent person or time.

The latter part of the song shifts to a more personal reflection, with the singer acknowledging that being with the person he misses resets time for him, and he wishes to stop time altogether. The final verses, 'Tú, vida, eres tú / Y yo un bendecido con tu amor / Y con tu luz que calma mi dolor' (You, life, you are / And I am blessed with your love / And with your light that soothes my pain), reveal a profound appreciation for the love and light that the person brought into his life, which now alleviates his pain. The song is a beautiful, if sorrowful, tribute to the enduring impact of love and the pain of separation.