Adiós

Sebastián Yatra's song 'Adiós' is a poignant exploration of the pain and inevitability of saying goodbye in a relationship. The lyrics convey a deep sense of regret and sorrow associated with the end of a love affair. Yatra uses the word 'adiós' not just as a farewell, but as a symbol of the emotional struggle one faces when parting ways with someone they still have feelings for.

The song begins with a reflection on the complexity of life and love, suggesting that if life were simpler, both parties might have moved on to other relationships without difficulty. However, the reality is that life's progression and the passage of time necessitate a separation, despite the pain it causes. The repetition of phrases like 'me debo ir' (I must go) and 'no quiero partir' (I don't want to leave) highlights the internal conflict between the need to leave and the desire to stay.

The chorus emphasizes the paradox of saying goodbye while never truly letting go, as the protagonists continue to seek forgiveness from each other. The imagery of extinguished light represents the joy and vitality lost from their lives. The song also touches on the theme of shared existence, with the line 'No sobreviven con solo un corazón' (They don't survive with just one heart), suggesting that their love is what kept them alive. The outro, with its references to the noise of the street and the exhortation not to stop, could be interpreted as a call to move forward despite the heartache, or as the noise of life that continues around them, indifferent to their personal tragedy.