Donde Andabas Tú

San Luis's song 'Donde Andabas Tú' is a poignant exploration of missed opportunities and the longing for a love that arrived too late. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of regret and wonder, as the narrator questions where their beloved was during the times they were most ready to give their love fully. The repeated question, 'Dónde andabas tú?' (Where were you?), underscores the deep yearning and the sense of loss that permeates the song.

The song uses vivid metaphors to express the elusive nature of this love. The beloved is compared to a hidden treasure at the bottom of the sea, emphasizing how difficult it was to find them. This metaphor not only highlights the rarity and value of the love but also the frustration of its late arrival. The narrator reflects on how they could have given their all, shared their heart without reservations, and offered the sky with its blue, had the beloved appeared earlier in their life.

San Luis also touches on the idea of destiny and timing. The lyrics suggest that the beloved might have been observing the narrator from afar, understanding their dreams and quirks, yet still arriving at a time when the narrator was no longer able to love them as they once could. This adds a layer of bittersweet irony to the song, as it implies that the perfect love was always out of reach due to the cruel hands of time. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of a love that came too late, making it a universal anthem of lost chances and unfulfilled dreams.