Un Terremoto de Amor
José Velez Lyrics

The lyrics to Jose Velez's song "Un terremoto de amor" are a confession of guilt from the singer to their lover. They start by apologizing for the impersonal way in which they are communicating, through letters, and acknowledge that there is much that needs to be said. The singer is tormented by their own remorse and is acutely aware of the contrast between their own foolishness and their lover's magnanimity: "Lo grande que tú eres, lo tonto que yo soy" (How great you are, how stupid I am).

The song then reveals the catalyst for the singer's turmoil: they have been living with their lover's best friend. The central metaphor of a "terremoto de amor" (earthquake of love) is used to describe the destructive force that this infidelity has had on the singer's relationship. They feel as though their recollections of their lover are being shattered and their reason clouded by the traumatic event. The repetitive chorus drives home the idea that this is a catastrophic event that will have long-lasting effects: "Un terremoto de amor, que trituro tu recuerdo, que me nublo la razón" (An earthquake of love that crushes your memory and clouds my reason).

The second verse of the song continues with the theme of remorse and self-deprecation. The singer recognizes their own inadequacy and the wasted opportunity of not having cherished their lover sooner. They are apologetic but also resigned to the fact that their love may not be enough to overcome the damage that has been done. The song ends on the same chorus, emphasizing the idea that this 'terremoto' is not a fleeting event but rather a permanent fixture in the singer's life.