¿Qué Hubiera Pasado? Lyrics in English Ela Taubert
A medias literally translates to "by halves" or "halfway". It's a fantastic idiomatic phrase used to describe doing something incompletely or without full commitment.
In this emotional song, Ela Taubert sings that a heart "no merece querer a medias" (doesn't deserve to be loved halfway). It's a powerful declaration of self-worth, capturing the realization that partial love isn't enough. This phrase is the key to the song's message about what could have been and what one truly deserves from a relationship.
¿Qué Hubiera Pasado? introduces us to a younger Ela Taubert wrestling with the big what if of a love she never let blossom. She confesses that she built high walls out of fear and perfectionism, convinced that romance had to be flawless. Now she wonders: If those walls had fallen, would we be here together instead of hiding behind sad songs? The track paints a vivid picture of missed chances, vulnerability, and an alternate timeline where two hearts add to each other instead of staying apart.
Rather than drowning in regret, Ela flips the story into a lesson on growth. She accepts that time can stitch up wounds and reminds us that every heart deserves to be loved completely, not "a medias." The result is an intimate, uplifting anthem about daring to drop your guard, healing old fears, and choosing real connection over perfect illusions.
