Cuando Te Vayas

Kevin Kaarl's 'Cuando Te Vayas' is a poignant ballad that delves into the themes of loss, loneliness, and the haunting presence of memories in the absence of a loved one. The song's title, which translates to 'When You Leave,' sets a somber tone, preparing the listener for an emotional journey through the artist's inner turmoil.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a cityscape that, despite its lights and life, feels empty and filled with pain for the narrator. The 'campo de luces,' or field of lights, serves as a metaphor for the city at night, which is both beautiful and isolating, mirroring the narrator's solitude. The mention of 'hundreds of ghosts' searching for memories to mourn over suggests that the narrator is not alone in his suffering, yet his specific ghost is the memory of his lost love, whose absence is deeply felt.

The song's narrative continues with the narrator's attempts to move on, symbolized by the desire to 'reach San Lucas' and 'let you die,' indicating a wish to escape the pain and let go of the past. However, the imagery of the loved one 'dancing and smiling without me' contrasts with the narrator's current state of crying over a 'ghost' of the person they once knew. The realization that the loved one has changed and is now 'lost' to him, culminating in an unspoken goodbye, underscores the finality of their separation and the enduring ache of unrequited love.