Por Qué No Fui Yo Tu Primer Amor

Gloria Benavides' song "Por Qué No Fui Yo Tu Primer Amor" delves into the complex emotions of envy and regret that arise from not being someone's first love. The lyrics poignantly express the narrator's feelings of inadequacy and longing for experiences that were shared with someone else before her. Despite the assurances of her partner's sincerity and the joy they currently share, she cannot help but feel a sense of loss for the moments and memories that she was not a part of.

The song begins with a recited section where the narrator acknowledges her partner's honesty about their relationship starting anew from the moment they met. However, she admits that she cannot stop envying the past experiences her partner had with someone else. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the narrator's internal struggle between appreciating the present and lamenting the past is evident.

As the song transitions to the sung verses, the narrator describes the beautiful moments they share together, such as holding hands on a warm beach and feeling the same breeze. Yet, these moments are overshadowed by her envy of the past summers and joys her partner experienced with another. The repeated question, "¿Por qué no fui yo tu primer amor?" (Why wasn't I your first love?), underscores her deep-seated desire to have been the one to share those initial, untainted experiences.

The lyrics also highlight the tangible losses the narrator feels—missed kisses, unshared love, and countless moments that will never be theirs. This sense of loss is palpable and adds a layer of melancholy to the otherwise tender and romantic imagery. Gloria Benavides captures the bittersweet nature of love, where joy and sorrow often coexist, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever felt the sting of not being someone's first.