El Tiempo No Perdona

In 'El Tiempo No Perdona,' Alex Fernández delivers a poignant and heartfelt message about the relentless passage of time and its impact on relationships, particularly between a father and son. The song's lyrics are imbued with a sense of nostalgia and longing, as the narrator reflects on the inevitable separation that time brings. The repeated phrase 'Poco a poco te me vas' (Little by little, you are leaving me) underscores the gradual yet unstoppable nature of this separation, evoking a deep sense of helplessness and sorrow.

The song delves into the narrator's childhood memories, where he once wished to grow up quickly to be like his father. This desire is expressed in the lines 'De niño yo le dije a dios / Que quería ser grande / Pa ser como tu' (As a child, I told God / That I wanted to grow up / To be like you). However, as time progresses, the narrator's perspective shifts, and he realizes the true value of the present moment and the irreplaceable bond with his father. This change in perspective is poignantly captured in the plea 'Detente / no camines hacia donde corre el tiempo' (Stop / don't walk where time runs), highlighting the narrator's wish to halt time and cherish the moments with his father.

The song also touches on the universal theme of the fleeting nature of life and the desire for loved ones to be eternal. The line 'Y es que la gente que es buena / Debería ser eterna' (And it's that good people / Should be eternal) reflects this sentiment, emphasizing the narrator's struggle to come to terms with the impermanence of life. Through its emotive lyrics and heartfelt delivery, 'El Tiempo No Perdona' resonates deeply with listeners, reminding them of the preciousness of time and the importance of cherishing their loved ones while they can.