Dejarlas Partir Lyrics in English by Fito Páez
Quebrar means "to break" or "to shatter." While it's a common verb, its repeated and intense use in this song makes it particularly striking and central to the lyrics' emotional core.
Fito Páez uses it to convey a sense of deliberate destruction and self-destruction, singing "Lo hice para quebrar" (I did it to break) and "Lo hice para quebrarme a mí" (I did it to break myself). This powerful imagery of breaking things, and breaking oneself, is both intriguing and deeply personal, inviting listeners to explore the song's themes of change and emotional upheaval.
Fito Páez's "Dejarlas Partir" feels like a stream of consciousness, a journey through memories and reflections. He talks about "La moneda en la vida de Juan" [The coin in Juan's life] and references Chico Buarque, suggesting a world filled with art, chance, and perhaps a touch of melancholy. There's a sense of things breaking apart, as he repeats, "Lo hice para quebrar" [I did it to break] and even "Lo hice para quebrarme a mí" [I did it to break myself]. It's a powerful admission of self-destruction or a deliberate act of dismantling something to rebuild.
The song also touches on themes of letting go and the passage of time. He mentions "Los espíritus de la ciudad" [The spirits of the city] and "Donde caen las almas, quizás" [Where souls fall, perhaps], creating a somewhat ethereal atmosphere. The line "Quiero dejarlas partir" [I want to let them go] is central, indicating a desire to release these past experiences or burdens. He acknowledges that "después del amor nunca nada es igual" [after love, nothing is ever the same], hinting at the transformative nature of relationships. Ultimately, it's about breaking free and moving forward, even if it means breaking yourself in the process.
