Principiantes means "beginners." It's an interesting word choice in a love song because it suggests a fresh start and a willingness to learn and grow together.
In the song, the lyrics say, "Para ser expertos principiantes / Expertos principiantes de este amor" (To be expert beginners / Expert beginners of this love). This phrase is a beautiful paradox, implying that even after difficulties, they want to approach their love with the wisdom of experience but the fresh perspective and openness of someone just starting out. It's a unique and hopeful way to describe rekindling a relationship.
Have you ever messed up so badly in a relationship that you just wanted a do-over? That's exactly what Río Roma is singing about in "Como Si No Te Conociera" [As If I Didn't Know You]. The singer knows they've really hurt their partner, admitting, "Sé que esto no ha sido lo que tú esperabas / Que te he pedido trescientas veces perdón" [I know this isn't what you expected / That I've asked for your forgiveness three hundred times]. They see the distance growing and the sparkle gone from their loved one's eyes, realizing their own mistakes caused all this pain.
But here's the hopeful part: instead of giving up, the singer desperately wants to hit the reset button. They plead, "Por favor, borremos ya lo que pasó / Pintemos una hoja en blanco desde hoy" [Please, let's erase what happened / Let's paint a blank page starting today]. It's a beautiful idea of starting fresh, "Como si no te conociera" [As if I didn't know you], and finding the best in each other again, like "la primavera después de un invierno intenso" [spring after an intense winter]. It's about choosing to be "expertos principiantes de este amor" [expert beginners of this love], ready to learn and grow together, no matter what happened before.
Río Roma is a beloved Mexican Latin pop duo composed of brothers José Luis and Raúl Ortega Castro from Tulancingo, Hidalgo. Since 2011, they have captured hearts with their romantic ballads and heartfelt lyrics, all under the Sony Music México label.
José Luis, apart from performing, is a prolific songwriter whose work has been embraced by top artists like Ha*Ash, María José, and Alejandro Fernández. Their name, Río Roma, cleverly reads as "Oír Amor" (hearing love) backwards, symbolizing their passion for love songs. With multiple platinum-certified albums, Río Roma remains a staple in Latin pop music, celebrated for their emotional depth and unforgettable melodies.