Cenizas Lyrics in English by Alci Acosta
Cenizas translates to "ashes". It's a striking and evocative word that immediately brings to mind images of destruction and what remains after something has been consumed by fire.
In this song, Alci Acosta uses "cenizas" metaphorically to represent the remnants of a love that has been completely destroyed. He sings, "Sólo cenizas hallarás de todo lo que fue mi amor" (You will only find ashes of all that was my love), powerfully conveying that there is nothing left of his affection but the desolate remains of what once was vibrant and alive.
Alci Acosta's "Cenizas" tells a story of a past love returning, but it's far from a happy reunion. The singer has endured a lot, feeling the pain of being forgotten after giving his "pobre corazón herido" [poor wounded heart] everything. Now, this person is back, not out of love, but to share their own misfortune and bitterness from a new relationship that mirrors the pain they once inflicted.
Our singer is clear: there's no forgiveness or anything left to give. He bluntly states that "de un cariño muerto no existe el rencor" [from a dead love, there is no resentment]. If the ex tries to "remover las ruinas que tú misma hiciste" [remove the ruins you yourself made], they'll only find "cenizas" [ashes] of what his love once was. It's a powerful and somewhat heartbreaking message about moving on completely, even when the past tries to resurface.
