Como En Los Viejos Tiempos

Eden Muñoz's 'Como En Los Viejos Tiempos' is a poignant ballad that delves into the bittersweet feelings of nostalgia and the enduring pain of an unresolved past love. The song's title, which translates to 'Like in the Old Times,' sets the stage for a journey through memory and emotion, as the singer encounters a former love and is swept up in the rush of feelings that their presence evokes.

The lyrics open with the singer's immediate reaction to seeing their past love, a moment that reignites the warmth and affection they once felt. The term 'Diosidencias,' a play on the words 'Dios' (God) and 'coincidencias' (coincidences), suggests that their meeting is more than mere chance—it's a fateful encounter that life has presented. The vivid imagery of the other person shining among the crowd and the evocative scent of their perfume transports the singer back to intimate moments shared, highlighting the sensory power of memory to resurrect past emotions.

As the chorus repeats, the singer acknowledges the unresolved feelings that linger, admitting that to miss someone and not have them is akin to hell. The use of the word 'oficial' (official) emphasizes the undeniable truth of their feelings. The song captures the universal experience of holding onto hope that circumstances might change, allowing for a reunion. The repeated lines 'Como en los viejos tiempos' evoke a yearning for the happiness and love that was once taken for granted, underscoring the human tendency to only fully appreciate moments of joy in retrospect. Muñoz's heartfelt delivery and the song's emotive lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever looked back on a past relationship with both fondness and regret.