Lo Que Te Queda

Los Solitarios' song 'Lo Que Te Queda' delves into the poignant theme of regret and lost love. The lyrics tell the story of a past relationship where one partner, now filled with sorrow, inquires about the other and sheds tears when reminded of them. The song's narrator reflects on how things could have been different if the expressions of love and concern had come before the separation and suffering. This sense of 'what could have been' is a central theme, highlighting the pain of missed opportunities and the lingering impact of past decisions.

The repeated lines 'Si lo hubieras hecho antes de partir' (If you had done it before leaving) and 'Si lo hubieras hecho antes de sufrir' (If you had done it before suffering) emphasize the regret and the irreversible nature of the past. The narrator laments that if these gestures of love had been made earlier, the relationship would have been filled with 'tanto, tanto, tanto amor' (so much, so much, so much love). Instead, the only thing left for the person who left is to talk about the narrator, indicating that their life is now filled with memories and conversations about what once was.

The song also touches on the theme of emotional emptiness. The narrator mentions that there is nothing left in them except for faint memories of the past lover. This highlights the emotional void that remains after a significant relationship ends, and how both parties are left to deal with the aftermath in their own ways. The melancholic tone of the song, combined with its reflective lyrics, makes 'Lo Que Te Queda' a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the enduring pain of regret.