Aliento translates to "breath" or "spirit". While seemingly simple, it carries a profound emotional weight in this song.
Il Divo sings, "Cuando me vi desnudo y sin aliento" (When I saw myself naked and without breath). Here, "sin aliento" goes beyond just lacking air; it evokes a feeling of being utterly depleted, lifeless, and without hope before love arrived. It's a powerful image of vulnerability and desperation.
"Por Ti Seré" is Il Divo's Spanish rendering of "You Raise Me Up," built around one vow repeated until it becomes a mantra: "Por ti seré más fuerte que el destino" [For you I will be stronger than destiny]. It opens near collapse — "Cuando me ví desnudo y sin aliento" [When I saw myself naked and breathless] — before naming the moment everything changed: "Llegaste tú como la luz del sol" [You came like the light of the sun].
From there the four voices circle back to "Yo sin ti estaba tan perdido" [I was so lost without you] three more times, each pass adding another layer of harmony, so the arrangement itself grows into the strength the lyrics describe.
Il Divo is a classical crossover vocal group that originated in the United Kingdom. They are composed of four male singers, bringing together powerful operatic voices. Their sound uniquely blends traditional classical music with pop influences.
The group is known for performing popular songs in a classical style, often singing in Spanish among other languages. They have released albums like Il Divo, Ancora, and Siempre. Listeners often recognise their versions of "Regresa a mí" and "Hasta Mi Final".