Quizás
Sandra Carrasco Lyrics

, written by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés in 1947, has become a classic in Spanish-speaking cultures, with countless covers and adaptations. Sandra Carrasco's version is a passionate rendition that adds to the song's already complex emotional landscape. The song speaks about uncertainty and the frustration of not being able to get a definite answer from a lover. The first stanza sets the stage for this dynamic, with the singer asking for specifics ("when, how, and where") and only getting a vague "maybe, maybe, maybe" in response. The repetition of the word quizás, which means "maybe" or "perhaps," adds to the sense of uncertainty and doubt.

The second stanza repeats this pattern and adds a sense of urgency. The singer is "desperando," or growing desperate, while the lover is still only answering with quizás. The third stanza adds an interesting layer by suggesting that the lover is wasting time thinking about something, without clarifying what that something is. This adds to the sense of frustration and confusion that permeates the song. The final stanza repeats the pattern once again, with the singer growing more and more desperate and the lover remaining elusive.

Overall, Quizás is a song about the difficulty of communication and the pain that uncertainty can cause. The repetition of quizás emphasizes the unwillingness of one person to commit or clarify, leaving the other person feeling lost and alone.