Amigo Hasta Cuando

“Amigo Hasta Cuando” by Juan Carlos Devia is a heartfelt plea to a friend to turn away from a life of suffering and embrace the love and peace offered by God. The song opens with a poignant question, asking how long the friend will continue to live in silence and pain, highlighting the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly things. Devia emphasizes that true peace and joy cannot be found in the material world but are gifts from God, who offers them freely through His love.

The lyrics delve into the struggles faced by the friend, pointing out that the enemy, representing negative forces or perhaps the devil, takes pleasure in their suffering. Devia contrasts this with the peace that God provides, a peace that the world cannot offer. The repeated refrain, “Es que acaso no ves que sin Dios eres nada,” serves as a powerful reminder of the emptiness of a life without faith and the hope that God represents.

In the latter part of the song, Devia extends an invitation to the friend to come to Jesus and find happiness. He encourages self-reflection to identify the source of their pain and to surrender it to God. The song speaks of God’s immense love and forgiveness, emphasizing that He sacrificed Himself out of love for humanity. This act of ultimate love and sacrifice is portrayed as timeless and unending, offering salvation and forgiveness to all who seek it. The song concludes with a reiteration of the message that life and breath are gifts from God, urging the friend to recognize this and embrace the divine love that is always available.