Tu Olvido

Iván Villazón's 'Tu Olvido' is a poignant exploration of the lingering pain and emptiness that follows the end of a deep and passionate love. The song's title, which translates to 'Your Forgetfulness' or 'Your Forgetting,' sets the tone for a narrative of heartache and the struggle to move on from a love that has left a permanent mark on the singer's life.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's emotional turmoil as night falls, bringing with it the insomnia fueled by memories of a lost love. The mention of Old Parr, a brand of Scotch whisky, suggests attempts to drown the sorrow in alcohol, but even this provides no relief. The recurring lines 'Ni siquiera me muero para ver si te olvido / Ni siquiera te olvido para ver si me muero' (which can be translated as 'I don't even die to see if I forget you / I don't even forget you to see if I die') reflect the depth of the singer's despair, caught in a limbo between life and death, unable to forget and yet unable to find peace in oblivion.

The song also touches on the theme of self-deception, as the singer admits to preferring the lie of love over the reality of being forgotten. This internal conflict is further highlighted by the fear of writing the end of the love story, as it might confirm the lack of reciprocated love. 'Tu Olvido' is a testament to the enduring nature of love and the scars it can leave, as well as the complex emotions involved in letting go of someone who has become an inseparable part of one's being.