Isabel

Il Divo's song 'Isabel' is a poignant ballad that delves deep into the themes of love, loss, and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is grappling with the profound pain of separation from a loved one named Isabel. The opening lines, 'Volar, caer / Al fondo del dolor,' set the tone for the song, describing the emotional freefall and the depths of sorrow experienced when love is lost. The imagery of 'imperios de ilusión' (empires of illusion) suggests that the dreams and hopes built around this love have crumbled, leaving the protagonist with nothing but heartache in Isabel's absence.

The chorus is a desperate plea for Isabel to return, with the repeated line 'Si te vas / Tu Dios se enfadará' (If you leave, your God will be angry) adding a layer of spiritual urgency to the request. This line implies that their love is not just a personal matter but something sacred and divinely ordained. The protagonist believes that their love should not die and that both will suffer in solitude if they part ways. The promise to make Isabel happy if she returns underscores the depth of his commitment and the lengths he is willing to go to restore their happiness.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of time and escape. The lines 'Buscar, sentir / La gran pasión de amar' (Search, feel / The great passion of love) and 'Tratar de huir / A ese tiempo que vendrá' (Try to escape / To that time that will come) reflect a desire to recapture the passion and escape the pain of the past. The song's emotional climax is reached with the heartfelt declaration, 'Hoy no tengo nada / Si no estás / Mi corazón se apaga' (Today I have nothing / If you are not here / My heart goes out). This encapsulates the essence of the song—a deep, unyielding love that cannot survive without the presence of the beloved Isabel.