Almohada means "pillow." While it might seem like an everyday word, its use in this song is particularly evocative and adds a touch of vulnerability.
The lyrics state, "Mi almohada se ha mojado con el agua de mis ojos porque tú no estás" (My pillow has gotten wet with the water from my eyes because you are not here). This line beautifully conveys the singer's deep sadness and longing, making the common object, the pillow, a symbol of his heartbreak. It's a relatable image that makes the emotion palpable.
Have you ever messed up so badly in a relationship that you're willing to call your ex late at night, begging for another chance? That's exactly what's happening in Banda El Recodo's "Vale La Pena"! The singer is full of regret, admitting, "SÉ QUE ME EQUIVOQUÉ Y TE LASTIMÉ" [I know I was wrong and I hurt you].
He's really feeling the absence of his loved one, saying, "SIN TI MI VIDA YA NO ES IGUAL" [Without you my life is not the same] and even, "MI ALMOHADA SE HA MOJADO CON EL AGUA DE MIS OJOS PORQUE TÚ NO ESTÁS" [My pillow has been wet with the water of my eyes because you are not here]. He's convinced it's worth trying again, repeating, "VALE LA PENA INTENTARLO OTRA VEZ" [It's worth trying again]. He just wants to save their love with a kiss and relive that passion. It's a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and a second shot at love!