Asi es la vida

Nelson Velasquez's song "Asi es la vida" delves into the heart-wrenching experience of unrequited love and the painful process of moving on. The lyrics poignantly capture the protagonist's sorrow as he grapples with the realization that the person he loves has forgotten him. The song opens with a lament about the pain of being forgotten and the difficulty of accepting that the loved one will no longer be present. The mention of small, intimate details like sharing a diet and croissants, and turning mundane Tuesdays into special Fridays, highlights the depth of their past connection and the void left by their absence.

The chorus, repeating the phrase "Y así es la vida" (And that's life), underscores the inevitability and harshness of life's realities. The protagonist is left to watch his dreams and illusions die, struggling to justify the abandonment or resigning himself to the fact that he can no longer touch his beloved's skin. This resignation is a common theme in songs about lost love, reflecting the universal experience of heartache and the struggle to move forward.

The song's emotional climax is marked by the metaphor of a direct hit to the heart, symbolizing the devastating impact of the loved one's departure. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the cyclical nature of the protagonist's pain and the inescapable truth that while he is dying for love, the other has moved on. Velasquez's heartfelt delivery and the poignant lyrics resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced the pain of unreciprocated love, making "Asi es la vida" a powerful anthem of heartbreak and acceptance.