No todo puede llamarse amor

In the song "No todo puede llamarse amor" by Jorge Celedón, the lyrics delve into the painful realization that not all relationships can be called love. The song is a duet between Jorge Celedón and Victor Manuel, where they share their personal experiences of heartbreak and betrayal. The narrative begins with Jorge expressing his confusion and sorrow over a lost love, symbolized by the sun and stars questioning him about what happened. This imagery sets the tone for a story of deep emotional pain and disillusionment.

Victor Manuel joins in, offering a sympathetic ear and revealing that he has gone through a similar experience. He describes the woman who left Jorge as a "bonita mariposa" (beautiful butterfly) who deceived him by pretending to be in love. This metaphor highlights the fleeting and deceptive nature of the relationship. Victor's advice to Jorge is clear: not everything can be called love, and sometimes people pretend to care only to fulfill their own desires. This shared experience of betrayal and the realization that their love was not reciprocated forms the core message of the song.

The chorus, repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the universality of their experience: "A mi también me pasó lo mismo" (The same thing happened to me). This repetition underscores the commonality of heartbreak and the importance of learning from these painful experiences. The song concludes with a sense of camaraderie and resilience, as both singers decide to cope with their pain through music and celebration. The final lines suggest that while forgetting may be impossible, singing and sharing their stories can provide some solace. This heartfelt duet captures the essence of love's unpredictability and the strength found in shared suffering.