Escuece is a powerful verb that translates to "it stings". It describes a sharp, irritating pain, different from a deep ache or a hot burn.
In the song, Pablo Alborán sings the poignant line, "Aquel amor que me abrasaba, ya no quema solo escuece" (That love that used to burn me, no longer burns, it only stings). He uses this word to show how the intense, passionate pain of the relationship has faded into a different, more nagging kind of hurt. It's a brilliant way to express the lingering, sharp pangs of a love that has cooled but still causes pain.
Feel the heartbeat of uncertainty. In "Miedo" Pablo Alborán opens his diary to confess that thrilling yet terrifying moment when you realise you might love someone. At first the singer tip-toes around his feelings, whispering them instead of shouting, because he is afraid of loving and not being loved back. The lyrics move between hope and hesitation: he dreams of kisses, waits for time to speak, and begs for a clear answer so he can calm the storm inside his chest.
Watch the fear transform. As the song unfolds, doubt turns into disappointment. He senses the other person slipping away, and the warmth that once “burned” now only “stings”. By the end he refuses any more half-truths and proudly declares he is no longer afraid. The track is a poetic roller-coaster of love, insecurity, and self-respect, wrapped in Alborán’s heartfelt vocals and gentle guitar that make every listener relive their own moments of vulnerable courage.
Pablo Alborán is a Spanish singer-songwriter, born on May 31, 1989, in Málaga. Growing up, he learned to play the piano, classical and flamenco guitar, and took singing lessons, and he wrote his first songs at just 12 years old. His career took off after he posted acoustic covers and originals on YouTube, catching the attention of listeners and fellow artists alike.
"Solamente Tú" is the song that launched his career: released in 2010 as the lead single from his debut album, it shot to the top of the Spanish charts and made him a household name almost overnight. Alborán has gone on to release six studio albums, known for his warm, acoustic pop sound built around flamenco-style guitar and heartfelt love songs, earning him fans across Spain and Latin America.