Esfuma comes from the verb esfumarse, meaning 'to vanish', 'to fade away', or 'to disappear like smoke'. It's a vivid and somewhat poetic word that isn't heard in every song, making it memorable.
In the lyrics, Álex Ubago sings, "Se esfuma el miedo" (Fear vanishes). This powerful phrase captures the transformative effect of love, where anxieties and fears dissipate, leaving room for hope and joy. It beautifully conveys a sense of relief and emotional clarity.
“A Gritos de Esperanza” is a heartfelt pop ballad where Álex Ubago paints love as a beacon that still glows even when the moon refuses to shine; he rejoices in his partner’s smile, admits that a cold glance can cut like a dagger, yet clings to the magic that keeps them connected. He moves from fear to determination: imagining the pain of distance, he begs her to stay strong and keep shining, promising to set aside his ego so every second together counts. The chorus literally shouts hope, listing all the stories, passions, and everyday moments they still have to live side by side. By the end he apologizes for ever stifling her true self and confesses that, since dreaming of her, he only dreams of waking up beside her—turning the song into a powerful reminder that real love means protecting another’s light while bravely showing your own vulnerability.