Proseguir means "to continue" or "to proceed." While seguir is a common verb for "to follow" or "to continue," proseguir carries a slightly more formal and determined nuance, often implying moving forward with a plan or a course of action.
In the song, the singer, heartbroken, pleads, "Por favor enséñame a proseguir con mi vida sin tu querer" (Please teach me to continue with my life without your love). This use of proseguir highlights his struggle to move forward and rebuild his life after the relationship ended, making it a poignant and impactful word.
Have you ever felt completely stuck after a breakup, while the other person seems to have moved on easily? That's the heart of Willie Gonzalez's salsa classic, "No Te Olvido" (I Don't Forget You). The singer is in disbelief that for his ex, ending their love was as simple as "singing another song" (como cantar otra canciĂłn). While their heart might be smiling now, he is living through the worst experience of his life: being without them.
He confesses that he can't forget them, not even for an instant (ni un instante), and he doesn't know how to live now that they're gone. The song is a desperate plea for answers. He repeatedly asks, "ÂżCĂłmo has podido levantarte?" (How have you been able to get up?), and even begs them to teach him how to move on. It's a powerful song about the lingering pain of love and the struggle to let go when your heart isn't ready.