Ahora se

Leonel García's song 'Ahora se' is a poignant reflection on the lessons learned too late in the context of a lost love. The lyrics convey a deep sense of regret and sorrow as the narrator comes to understand the importance of being unconditionally supportive and present in a relationship. The repeated phrase 'Ahora se' (Now I know) underscores the painful realization that these insights have come too late to save the relationship. The song's emotional weight is amplified by the acknowledgment that love, like a piece of coal, has the potential to become a diamond over time, but only if nurtured properly.

The song delves into the narrator's self-awareness and the mistakes made, such as saying hurtful things out of fear and failing to express true feelings. The line 'Ahora se que no decir lo que siento no se llama dignidad si no cobardía' (Now I know that not saying what I feel is not called dignity but cowardice) highlights the internal struggle and the realization that pride and fear can lead to the loss of something precious. The metaphor of water arriving when the thirst is gone further emphasizes the theme of missed opportunities and the futility of understanding these truths when it's already too late.

Leonel García's heartfelt delivery and the melancholic melody enhance the song's themes of regret and longing. The lyrics also touch on the emptiness felt in the absence of the loved one, comparing mornings without them to long stretches of empty time. The repetition of 'Sin ti' (Without you) at the end of the song drives home the profound sense of loss and the narrator's yearning for reconciliation, even though they acknowledge that the lessons learned may no longer be of any use without the person they love.