= (IGUAL)
Aitana
The Struggle of Letting Go and Moving On
The song "= (IGUAL)" by Aitana explores the emotional turmoil following a breakup, where the protagonist is caught between the desire to move on and the lingering feelings for their ex-partner. Aitana, a Spanish singer who gained fame from her participation in the reality show Operación Triunfo, is known for her pop style with heartfelt lyrics that often resonate with young audiences dealing with love and heartbreak.
The lyrics express a sense of betrayal and disappointment as the protagonist reflects on how they could have fallen for someone who, in hindsight, seems just like everyone else - unremarkable and unworthy of their love. The repeated questioning of their own judgment underscores the confusion and self-doubt that can accompany the end of a relationship. Despite this, there's a conscious effort to assert that life is better without the ex-partner, and that there's a determination to not fall back into the same pattern if the ex decides to return.
However, the chorus reveals the internal conflict the protagonist faces. The outward declaration of indifference and the insistence that they won't cry or fall for the ex again is contradicted by the admission that they are not truly fine and that being without the ex feels wrong. The song captures the duality of trying to convince oneself and the world that one is over a past love, while internally struggling with the reality that things are not the same without them.