Tiempo de Descuento

Ana Guerra's song 'Tiempo de Descuento' is a heartfelt plea for a second chance in a relationship that has seemingly ended. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and emotional depth, capturing the essence of longing and regret. The song opens with a comparison of the lover to coffee, suggesting that while the thought of them is invigorating in the morning, it becomes a source of restlessness and insomnia by night. This sets the tone for the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing.

The recurring theme of an empty photo album symbolizes the void left by the absence of the loved one. Although the album is physically empty, it is metaphorically full of memories that could have been shared together. This imagery poignantly conveys the sense of loss and the unfulfilled potential of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that the loved one is not coming back, yet she desperately asks for 'un minuto de descuento'—a minute of extra time, akin to injury time in sports—to try and change their mind.

The chorus reveals the singer's determination to revive the dormant love by singing this very song in a concert, hoping it reaches the loved one's heart. The repetition of 'para que cambies de opinión' underscores her desperation and hope that this final effort might rekindle their love. The song also touches on the singer's futile attempts to find in others what she had with her lost love, only to realize that nothing compares. The closing lines, 'Estoy como en un cuento contigo, pero ya no cuento contigo,' beautifully encapsulate the bittersweet reality of feeling like she's in a fairy tale with them, yet knowing she can no longer count on them.

'Tiempo de Descuento' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the yearning for one last chance to make things right. Ana Guerra's emotive delivery and the lyrical depth make this song a touching ode to the complexities of relationships and the human heart's resilience.