Ajenos is a fascinating word that can mean 'strangers' or 'belonging to others'. It's not an everyday word, making it stand out.
In "Somos Ajenos," the phrase "Pero somos ajenos" (But we are strangers / But we belong to others) carries a poignant double meaning. Despite their shared history and lingering feelings, the characters acknowledge that they are no longer together and are now committed to other people, making them 'ajenos' to each other in a deeply emotional sense.
Have you ever run into an ex and felt that immediate spark again? That's exactly what Luis Coronel and Nena Guzman sing about in "Somos Ajenos"! They meet by chance, and it's clear they still have feelings for each other. They catch up over coffee, and the lyrics say, "Y charlamos varias horas se nos fue volando el tiempo" [And we chatted for several hours, time flew by]. They're so lost in conversation, they don't even care who sees them.
It's a bittersweet story because even though they still miss each other and think about each other daily, as the song says, "Como te extraño, yo aun te quiero / No te he olvidado, diario te pienso" [How I miss you, I still love you / I haven't forgotten you, I think of you daily], they realize they can't be together. The blunt truth comes out: "Pero somos ajenos" [But we are strangers]. It's a relatable feeling of having to let go of someone you still care deeply for because circumstances just don't allow it.
Luis Coronel, from the United States, became known for his voice in regional Mexican music. He started his career at a young age, quickly connecting with fans through his heartfelt performances.
His albums, like Con la frente en alto and Sólo con verte, helped establish him as a prominent figure in the genre. Listeners will recognize his popular songs such as "Mi niña traviesa" and "Escápate."