Cara Dura

The song 'Cara Dura' by David Pavón is a poignant narrative of moving on from a past relationship and the personal growth that follows. The lyrics begin with the singer reminiscing about keepsakes from a previous love, such as a photo and a worn coat, suggesting a history of deep affection. However, the passage of time has allowed the singer to heal and not feel the need to revisit the past.

The chorus, with its repeated exhortation to 'live,' encourages the former partner to go on with their life, to experience it fully, and to rise as high as they can. The phrase 'cara dura,' which can be translated as 'hard face' or 'brazen,' implies that the ex-partner is unfeeling or has been insensitive. The singer indicates that by choosing to live without him, the ex-partner is missing out on the 'tenderness of my conventional love,' suggesting a loss of genuine, heartfelt connection in pursuit of other experiences or relationships.

The song takes a turn as the singer asserts independence, declaring that he is no longer the one waiting in sadness. There's a sense of empowerment and a hint of vindication as he predicts that the ex-partner will eventually feel regret and cry. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found someone new and is ready to reclaim the time lost in mourning the relationship. The song ends with a sense of closure and a warning that the ex-partner will be a 'prisoner of your own way of thinking,' indicating that their actions and choices will have consequences.