Como és el

José Luis Perales' song 'Como és el' is a poignant ballad that delves into the feelings of loss and jealousy experienced by someone whose love is leaving them for another person. The lyrics are a conversation, or perhaps a monologue, where the narrator is speaking to his partner who has found someone new. He is trying to come to terms with this change, asking her to tell him about the man who has taken her affection away from him. The song's title, which translates to 'What is he like?', reflects the narrator's desire to understand what this other man has that he doesn't, and why his partner has chosen to be with someone else.

The chorus of the song is a mix of inquiry and resignation. The narrator asks his partner to tell him about her new love—where he's from, what he does in his free time—highlighting his attempt to grasp the situation fully. The repetition of these questions underscores the depth of his pain and the difficulty he has in letting go. The phrase 'he's a thief who has stolen a piece of my life' is a metaphor for the sense of loss the narrator feels, as if a part of his very existence has been taken from him.

The final verses of the song depict the narrator advising his partner to get ready for her meeting with the other man, even suggesting she take an umbrella in case it rains. This shows a deep level of care and love that persists despite his heartbreak. He also asks her to smile so that her new love does not suspect she has been crying, indicating that their separation is painful for both of them. The narrator's request for forgiveness as he asks one more question about her new lover is a testament to his struggle to accept the reality of the situation and move on.