Nunca Fuimos

The song 'Nunca Fuimos' by José y el Toro delves into the emotional aftermath of a relationship that has ended, reflecting on the disparity between the perceived intensity of the connection and the reality of its fleeting nature. The lyrics poignantly express the narrator's realization that what they thought was a significant and shared bond was, in fact, unbalanced and perhaps not as deeply rooted as believed. The song's title, which translates to 'We Never Were,' encapsulates the essence of this realization, suggesting that the relationship may have been more of an illusion than a tangible truth.

The use of metaphors throughout the song, such as comparing the narrator to a 'passing breeze' and the other person to a 'hurricane storm,' highlights the contrast in how each individual impacted the other's life. The narrator feels insignificant, like background music in a silent film or an extra that no one remembers, while viewing the other person as a memorable 'cult movie.' These comparisons serve to illustrate the imbalance in how each person valued and experienced the relationship.

The recurring question 'What were we?' echoes the confusion and search for closure. The lyrics suggest that perhaps the two individuals were never on the same path, each having different expectations and levels of investment in the relationship. The idea that the entire relationship might have been a mirage, and that they never truly knew each other, speaks to the heartache of realizing that the love one felt may not have been reciprocated in the way they had hoped.