El Amor Acaba

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The soul's emptying and the gradual fading of love are poetically expressed in José José's melancholic ballad 'El Amor Acaba.' Through poignant metaphors and heartfelt questions, the song delves into the bittersweet nature of love's inevitable end. Feelings dissipate like smoke, words turn to ashes, and even the most divine caresses can become routine. The ephemeral nature of desire is likened to flowing rivers, where each moment brings new waters but also signals an eventual drying up. Time's cracks mirror the cracks in the soul, highlighting the impermanence of all things, even beauty itself. In the poignant reflection of these lyrical verses, José José captures the essence of love's fragility and the universal truth that, despite our deepest desires, love too must eventually come to an end.