Marear literally means 'to make someone dizzy' or 'to cause seasickness'. It's the word you'd use if you were feeling unwell on a boat.
In this song, Pablo Alborán uses it in a clever, figurative way. He sings that his love interest "juega a marear" (plays at making him dizzy/confused), perfectly describing someone who sends mixed signals and toys with his emotions. It’s a brilliant expression for the emotional rollercoaster of a turbulent relationship.
“No Vaya A Ser” plays with a delicious contradiction: an upbeat, radio-friendly groove that hides a battle between desire and self-defense. Pablo Alborán admits that love has no rulebook – he only wants to be someone’s “best truth” – but his partner’s habit of coming and going keeps him on alert. Each chorus is a list of “what ifs”: What if I fall for you and you disappear again? What if loving you hurts twice as much the next time? The repeated phrase “No vaya a ser...” is both a plea and a protective spell, showing how hope and fear can live in the same heartbeat.
With vivid imagery like “hambre que olvida las mordidas” (a hunger that forgets the bites it has already taken), the singer reveals scars from past goodbyes while still craving more. He pours his frustration onto paper, swears he tried not to see his lover in someone else’s skin, and wonders if forgiving a heart-tease is just another trap. The song becomes a tug-of-war between letting love flow and guarding the door before history repeats itself – a relatable anthem for anyone who has ever loved, lost, and hesitated to jump back in.
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.