Amor Perfecto

The song 'Amor Perfecto' by Roberto Carlos is a poignant ballad that delves into the feelings of longing and heartache associated with the absence of a loved one. The lyrics express the artist's deep yearning for a person he refers to as an 'angel' and 'perfect love,' indicating a profound emotional connection. The repetition of phrases like 'No te consigo olvidar' (I can't forget you) and 'Cada minuto es mucho tiempo si no estás' (Every minute is too long if you're not here) emphasizes the constant presence of this longing in his life.

Roberto Carlos uses time as a central theme to convey the slow and painful passage of it in the absence of his beloved. The counting of days and hours, and the description of seconds passing 'lentamente' (slowly), reflect the torturous wait for the return of his love. The song's chorus, with lines such as 'Cómo me voy acostumbrar' (How am I going to get used to) and 'Sácame de esta soledad' (Take me out of this loneliness), reveals the singer's struggle to adapt to life without his partner and his desperation to escape the loneliness that has enveloped him.

The emotional weight of the song is further enhanced by the plea for reconciliation, regardless of who was at fault. The lines 'Qué importa quién se equivocó / Lo que pasó, pasó y tu no estás' (It doesn't matter who was wrong / What happened, happened and you're not here) suggest a willingness to move past mistakes and a focus on the pain of the current separation. 'Amor Perfecto' is a testament to the enduring nature of love and the profound impact that the absence of a loved one can have on the human heart.