No Es Que Me Quiera Ir is Alejandro Fernández’s soulful confession of loving someone so deeply that you forget about yourself. In the verses, he looks back on a relationship where he healed and waited, pouring in optimism until it finally ran dry. When he sings “No es que me quiera ir, es que no me sabe estar aquí,” he is not saying he wants to leave, but rather that staying has become impossible because his love is met with indifference. It is a bittersweet goodbye rooted in self-respect: he refuses to keep accepting coldness and “desprecios.”
Yet the song is more than heartbreak—it is also empowerment. Alejandro lists all he has done (“puse todo de mi parte”) and reminds himself he was “la mejor versión” of who he could be. Even while wishing the ex-partner finds a new love, he slips in a gentle sting: “ojalá que te quiera la mitad de lo que te quería yo.” The overall mood blends sorrow, dignity, and a touch of poetic justice, making this track a moving lesson in knowing when to walk away so you do not lose yourself.
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.