La Canción Al Revés (part. Antonio José)

Cepeda's song "La Canción Al Revés," featuring Antonio José, is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and self-reflection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man grappling with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening lines describe a woman asleep in his living room, symbolizing the lingering presence of a past love that he cannot escape. He feels like a prisoner to her memory, unable to move on despite the passage of time and the mistakes made in their relationship.

The chorus reveals the central metaphor of the song: a song written in reverse. This symbolizes the backward journey of reflecting on past mistakes and regrets. The protagonist acknowledges that it was not the right time to dream of being with her, and he admits to lying about forgetting her. The song becomes a vessel for his defeat, a testament to his emotional struggle and the pain of unfulfilled love. The repeated phrase "que cuenta mi derrota" (that tells of my defeat) underscores his sense of loss and failure.

As the song progresses, the protagonist attempts to move forward by tearing out pages that speak of their shared past and giving her the benefit of the doubt. He tries to convince himself that time will help him forget her kisses without fear. However, he ultimately recognizes that he was the one who lost in this love story. The song concludes with a sense of resignation and acceptance, as he acknowledges his role in the relationship's demise and the inevitability of his solitude. The imagery of a stopped clock and the plea for a smile that once brought light to his life encapsulate the bittersweet nature of his reflections.