Cuando Te Fuiste (part. Aitana)

Natalia Lacunza's song "Cuando Te Fuiste," featuring Aitana, is a poignant exploration of self-discovery and empowerment following the end of a toxic relationship. The lyrics convey a journey from pain to healing, highlighting the protagonist's realization of her own worth and strength. The song begins with the acknowledgment of learning to feel good and understanding that she, too, has the power to leave. This marks the beginning of her transformation, as she recognizes that their love was not just bad but worse, and it was never going to change.

The imagery of flowers and promises that were never fulfilled symbolizes the empty gestures and unspoken words that characterized the relationship. These unfulfilled promises turn into kisses she never wanted to give, signifying the emotional distance and disconnection she felt. The protagonist learns to see what her partner never saw in her, and as a result, the roses that were never given to her begin to bloom, representing her newfound self-love and growth. The pain she endured has healed, and she realizes how much her partner lost by not valuing her.

The chorus reinforces this theme of empowerment, as she declares that she learned to love herself again when her partner left. The repetition of this line emphasizes the significance of this realization. The song also touches on the imbalance of power in the relationship, where she had everything to lose, and he had everything to gain. However, the end of the relationship marks the beginning of her strength and resilience. The rain stopping symbolizes the end of her tears and the emergence of a stronger woman who will no longer cry over the past. The song concludes with a powerful message to her former partner, asserting that he lost her and she found herself.