Adorar means "to adore" or "to worship." While it's a common verb, its use in this song is particularly poignant, highlighting a deep emotional void.
The lyrics state, "Cuando no sabes adorar" (When you don't know how to adore), suggesting a lack of profound love or appreciation. This word is interesting because it goes beyond simply "loving" and implies a much deeper, almost reverent affection that the subject of the song failed to provide, leading to loss.
Have you ever messed up so badly that you lost the person you loved most, all because of your own ego? That's exactly what Betillo Guerrero is singing about in "Solo Por Ego" [Only For Ego]. He's looking back at a past relationship, full of regret, realizing he never truly appreciated his partner until she was gone. He admits, "nunca supe lo que tuve hasta que un día se marchó" [I never knew what I had until one day she left].
It's a really honest song about taking someone for granted. He confesses that he never told her "te quiero" [I love you] enough, and he always focused on her flaws instead of her good qualities. Now, he's left with the painful realization that "solo por ego se me fue lo que más quiero" [only because of ego did what I love most leave me]. He misses her touch and kisses, and he knows he messed up big time. It's a classic tale of regret, but told with a lot of heart.