Si No Se Pudo Pues No Se Pudo

Aterciopelados' song "Si No Se Pudo Pues No Se Pudo" delves into the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship, capturing the essence of resilience and acceptance. The lyrics open with a metaphorical reference to a crocodile, urging it not to cry with insincere tears or tremble with false emotions. This imagery sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the importance of genuine emotional responses and the futility of dwelling on past sorrows. The crocodile, often associated with fake tears, symbolizes the need to move beyond superficial displays of grief and embrace true healing.

The song's narrative progresses with the protagonist declaring their liberation from the mental burden of the past relationship. The lines "Ya no te llevo en la cabeza / Y no me pesa ni me molesta" signify a significant emotional release, indicating that the protagonist no longer carries the weight of their former lover in their thoughts. This newfound freedom is further reinforced by the assertion that they no longer cry for their ex-partner, having been forced to use their inner strength to kill any remaining hope. The phrase "No sufro" (I don't suffer) encapsulates the protagonist's resolve to move forward, despite the pain.

The chorus, "Si no se pudo pues no se pudo / No le hace no le hace," serves as a mantra of acceptance, acknowledging that some things are simply not meant to be. The song highlights the inevitability of change and the transient nature of suffering, with lines like "Ni mal que dure cien años" (No evil lasts a hundred years) and "Por mucho que duela se acabara" (No matter how much it hurts, it will end). The closing imagery of rain and eventual drying symbolizes the cyclical nature of pain and healing, reminding listeners that even the heaviest downpours will eventually cease, and life will continue.