Quejido is a powerful word that means 'groan' or 'moan', often one of pain, grief, or complaint. It's a very evocative term that you can almost hear.
In this classic ranchera, the singer describes his cry of love as a 'quejido que el viento se lleva' (a moan that the wind carries away). This beautiful, heartbreaking image perfectly captures his feeling of lost love and helplessness, making it a key word in understanding the song's deep emotion.
Alejandro Fernández, a fantastic artist from Mexico, brings us a song that perfectly expresses that gut-wrenching feeling of loss. In "Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella," he sings "Te quiero" [I love you], but it's not a declaration of current affection. Instead, he says, "Lo digo como un lamento" [I say it like a lament], almost like a sigh carried away by the wind. It's a really honest look at how love can turn into deep sorrow.
The title itself gives you the main idea: he feels "Que pena haberte perdido / Como quien pierde una estrella que se le va al infinito" [What a shame to have lost you / Like someone who loses a star that goes off into infinity]. That image of a star disappearing into the vastness is so powerful, isn't it? He's in so much pain that he wants his crying to be heard, saying "Quiero que se oiga mi llanto como me dolió / Perderte después de quererte tanto" [I want my crying to be heard, how much it hurt me / To lose you after loving you so much]. It's a direct plea for comfort, even asking "Diosito dame consuelo / Para sacarme de adentro / Esto que me está matando" [God, give me comfort / To take out from inside me / This thing that is killing me]. You can really feel the intensity of his heartbreak.
Alejandro Fernández, known as "El Potrillo" (The Colt), is a celebrated Mexican singer born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, in 1971. The son of legendary Vicente Fernández, Alejandro initially gained fame specializing in traditional Mexican music genres like mariachi and charro before branching into Latin pop.
With over 20 million records sold worldwide, he has become one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Throughout his career, he has earned four Latin Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for his powerful vocals and emotional performances, Alejandro has captivated audiences across Latin America and beyond, blending heritage with contemporary sounds in a prolific and dynamic career.