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Alejandro Sanz · 1995 · Track 2
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This song doesn't stick to the conventional: it starts with a rhythm that gets tangled in your head and won't let go. The main melody plays with time changes that make it sound different from what was usually heard in pop music in the mid-90s, and that contrast is precisely what made it stand out when it was released. Alejandro Sanz's voice here doesn't just sing; it carries the weight of the lyrics with an intensity that invites you to pay attention to every word, as if each syllable had its own weight.
It was recorded by Alejandro Sanz at a time when he had already proven he could move between Spanish and other languages without losing his essence. The album 3 hit the market on June 13, 1995, but it wasn't limited to Spain: it also had editions in Portuguese and Italian, something uncommon for an artist of his time. Among the songs that make up the album, this one stood out as one of those that best reflected his style, though it wasn't among the most promoted at first. Years later, in 2006, the album was reissued with extra material, including a DVD with the singles' videos, but the song kept its place without needing reissues. To top it off, in 2015 it reappeared in a different context when Alejandro Sanz released Sirope, an album that blended pop and rock with international collaborations, reminding everyone that his sound has always been broader than a single genre.