¿Y Tu Como Estas?

Claudio Baglioni's song "¿Y Tu Como Estas?" is a poignant exploration of the lingering feelings and questions that remain after a relationship has ended. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and melancholy, as the narrator reflects on his life since the departure of a loved one. The repeated question, "¿Y tú, cómo estás?" ("And how are you?") serves as a refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the narrator's concern and curiosity about his former partner's well-being despite their separation.

The verses describe the narrator's struggles and the emptiness he feels, as he metaphorically speaks of rolling around like a fool and stumbling against the wind, which symbolizes his aimless and painful journey through life without his partner. The mention of forty friends, his deck of cards, and his faithful dog barking at persistent melancholy paints a picture of his attempts to find solace in companionship and routine, yet nothing seems to fill the void left by his lost love.

The song also touches on the theme of time and memory. The narrator finds the initials of his former lover etched on his chest, a metaphor for the indelible mark the relationship has left on him. He expresses a desire to preserve these memories against the passage of time, indicating that, for him, the relationship remains a significant part of his identity. The final lines reveal that nothing has changed for the narrator, and he feels that time has not erased or forgotten the bond between them, suggesting a hope or belief that the connection they shared is still alive in some way.