Quisiera Detener El Tiempo

Maricela Puicon's song "Quisiera Detener El Tiempo" is a poignant exploration of longing and heartache. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss and the desire to turn back time to relive moments of happiness and love. The protagonist is struggling to cope with the absence of a loved one, feeling as though survival is impossible without them. This intense emotional turmoil is evident in lines like "No se que voy hacer para sobrevivir / Si tu no estas a mi lado" (I don't know what I'll do to survive / If you're not by my side).

The chorus, with its repeated wish to "detener el tiempo" (stop time), underscores the desperation to return to a past summer filled with love and joy. The imagery of listening to the loved one's voice saying "Amor amor cuanto te amo" (Love, love, how much I love you) highlights the cherished memories that the protagonist clings to. However, the relentless march of time, described as "implacable" (unforgiving), serves as a harsh reminder that the past cannot be reclaimed.

The song also delves into the theme of existential despair. The protagonist feels that living without their loved one is unbearable, to the point where they consider never having been born as a preferable alternative. This sentiment is captured in the lines "Pero vivir sin ti es imposible / No haber nacido era preferible" (But living without you is impossible / Not having been born would have been preferable). The song paints a vivid picture of a soul tormented by love lost, grappling with the cruel reality that time moves forward, leaving them behind in their sorrow.