Cuando El Amor Se Va de Casa (Cuando o Amor Cambia de Casa)

José José's song "Cuando El Amor Se Va de Casa (Cuando o Amor Cambia de Casa)" is a poignant exploration of the remnants of love left behind in a once-shared home. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a house filled with memories, now marked by absence and nostalgia. The opening lines describe the singer encountering old photos and the imprints of a past relationship, symbolizing how love once permeated every corner of the home. The imagery of writing a name in the dust and the feeling of nostalgia sitting on the sofa evoke a deep sense of longing and loss.

The chorus, with its repeated lines "El amor no espera, el amor no se atrasa, una frase sencilla, el amor no termina, cambia de casa," suggests a philosophical view of love. It implies that love itself is eternal and transformative, even if it changes form or location. This perspective offers a bittersweet comfort, acknowledging that while the physical presence of a loved one may be gone, the essence of love continues to exist and evolve.

As the song progresses, the singer moves through different rooms of the house, each holding its own memories and emotions. The closed window, the open door, the old record playing, and the empty perfume bottle all serve as metaphors for the passage of time and the changes that come with it. The cold, white tiles and the solitary house reflect the emptiness and the slow burn of time that the singer feels. José José's emotive delivery and the melancholic melody enhance the sense of a love that has moved on, leaving behind a haunting yet beautiful echo in the empty spaces.