Así Es El Amor
Agua Marina
The Irony of Love's Timing
The song "Así Es El Amor" by Agua Marina, a Peruvian cumbia band known for their romantic lyrics and tropical rhythms, delves into the complexities and ironies of love and relationships. The lyrics speak of a person who gave sincere love and kindness without expecting anything in return, only to be met with deceit. The song's narrator expresses a sense of betrayal and disappointment in how their affection was not reciprocated.
As the song progresses, it reflects on the change in circumstances. The narrator, who once was eager to give love, is now the object of desire for the one who previously spurned them. However, the tables have turned, and the narrator has moved on, finding a new love and leaving the past behind. This shift highlights the often unpredictable and fickle nature of love, where feelings and relationships can change over time, leaving one person's affections unrequited while the other's are renewed.
The chorus encapsulates the essence of the song, emphasizing the paradoxical nature of love. It suggests that when you are ready to love, you might not be loved in return; when you love someone, they might not love you back; and when you finally forget someone, that's when they can't forget you. This refrain underlines the cruel timing of love, where the alignment of mutual feelings can be elusive, and the desire for love is often mismatched between partners.
