Como Antes

In 'Como Antes,' Ñengo Flow, a Puerto Rican artist known for his reggaeton and Latin trap music, delves into the emotional turmoil of a love that has faded. The song's title, which translates to 'Like Before,' sets the stage for a narrative of lost affection and the pain of realizing that someone no longer loves you as they once did. The lyrics express the artist's confusion and hurt over the change in his partner's feelings, highlighting the struggle to accept this new reality.

The song's chorus, 'Ya no me kiere komo antes' ('She doesn't love me like before'), captures the essence of the track, which is the artist's grappling with the end of a relationship and the indifference of his former lover. The repeated lines emphasize the stark contrast between the past and the present, suggesting a time when love was reciprocated and cherished. Ñengo Flow's raw emotion is evident as he reflects on his 'only crime' of loving too much and being left to pay the price for his naivety.

The verses of 'Como Antes' reveal a journey from heartbreak to self-empowerment. Ñengo Flow describes his initial willingness to 'keep dying alive' if his love is not returned, but he eventually finds the strength to move on. He bids farewell to the relationship, thanking God for freeing him from the 'chains of hell' that this woman represented. The song concludes with a defiant tone, as the artist declares his readiness to find new love and leave the past behind, suggesting a newfound liberation and resilience.