El Tiempo

Luis Miguel's song 'El Tiempo' delves into the inexorable passage of time and its impartial nature. The lyrics poignantly describe how time affects everyone equally, regardless of their social status. The opening lines, 'Pasa el tiempo y cuando pasa / Nos va llevando con él,' set the tone for the song, emphasizing that time carries us all along, leaving us with less to see and experience as each second ticks by. This universal truth is a central theme, highlighting the inevitability of time's progression and its impact on our lives.

The song also touches on the duality of time's nature. It can be both a thief and a giver, as seen in the lines, 'No perdonas ni a las flores / Del más bonito jardín / Las conviertes en primores / Y las destruyes al fin.' Here, time is depicted as a force that can create beauty but also destroy it eventually. This duality is further explored in the contrasting experiences of time's passage—how it seems to fly when we are happy and drag when we are not, 'Cuando yo estoy muy contento / Que veloz tú pasas por mí / Y cuando no tienes preciso / Que lento es tu transcurrir.'

Luis Miguel's admiration for time's relentless and impartial nature is evident in the repeated lines, 'Tiempo cómo te admiro / Por tu inexorable transcurrir.' This admiration is tinged with a sense of inevitability and acceptance, acknowledging that time spares no one, whether they are rich or poor, a slave or a king. The song's reflective tone invites listeners to contemplate their own relationship with time and the fleeting nature of life, making 'El Tiempo' a profound meditation on the human condition.