“No Es Lo Mismo” (“It’s Not the Same”) is Alejandro Sanz’s playful yet punchy reminder that appearances can fool us. Over a lively Latin-pop groove, the Spanish singer fires off a stream of witty comparisons to prove his point: being is not the same as just being around, art is not the same as annoyance, and staying is not the same as giving up. In the middle of this tongue-twisting wordplay he plants his flag of authenticity: his heart and his voice are not for sale, no matter what critics, lovers, or the music industry might say.
The result feels like a musical pep-talk. Sanz calls out anyone who tries to blur the lines between truth and convenience, urging us to fight rather than settle, and to guard our individuality. Between promises of “pomada para todos los dolores” (ointment for every pain) and catchy guitar riffs, he leaves listeners energized and self-assured. By the final chorus, one message rings clear: staying true to yourself is never the same as simply fitting in.