Contentoso

The song 'Contentoso' by Luis Alfonso is a vibrant declaration of self-empowerment and the joy of moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics convey a message of personal happiness and the decision to live life to the fullest, regardless of the past. The artist emphasizes that the choice to be happy and enjoy life is not influenced by the former partner, but rather a personal decision to embrace joy and contentment.

In the song, the narrator mentions having 'moved on' and even 'stolen' the ex's friend, suggesting a sense of triumph and perhaps a bit of spite. The repeated phrase 'Voy a seguir bebiendo y no lo hago por ti' (I'm going to keep drinking and I'm not doing it for you) reinforces the idea that the narrator's actions are for their own pleasure, not as a reaction to the breakup or to provoke the ex. The term 'contentoso,' a playful twist on the Spanish word 'contento' (happy), along with 'pasando sabroso' (having a great time), encapsulates the overall mood of the song: one of celebration and self-satisfaction.

The song also touches on the theme of perception and reputation, as the narrator points out that the ex is 'haciendo el oso' (making a fool of themselves). This suggests that while the narrator is enjoying life, the ex-partner may be stuck or behaving in a way that is embarrassing. The line 'Que fui yo / El que nunca a ti te comprendió' (It was me / The one who never understood you) could be interpreted as a final acknowledgment of the incompatibility between the two, further justifying the narrator's decision to move on and find happiness elsewhere.