Quebrantaba comes from the verb quebrantar, which means to break, shatter, or violate. It's a strong and evocative word that goes beyond a simple 'romper' (to break).
In the song, the lyrics describe how "el dolor quebrantaba todos" (the pain was breaking everything), referring to how emotional pain was shattering the singer's world and spirit. This word choice emphasizes the profound and destructive impact of heartbreak, making it particularly impactful and memorable.
Have you ever felt completely blindsided by a breakup? La Fiera De Ojinaga's "Como Escribo El Final" [How Do I Write The End] perfectly captures that feeling of confusion and betrayal when a relationship ends unexpectedly. The singer describes how their partner left "por la puerta de atrás sin hacer ruido" [through the back door without making a sound], like a thief, leaving them with a "herida mortal" [mortal wound].
What makes this song so heartbreaking is the contrast between the partner's sudden departure and the history they shared. The singer remembers when they first met, their partner's "corazón desangrado y el dolor quebrantaba tu voz" [heart bleeding and pain breaking your voice], and how they offered comfort and healed those wounds. They ask, "qué pudo pasar que merezca un fin a mi vida" [what could have happened to deserve an end to my life] and wonders how to even begin to process the end of a story that started with such good intentions. It's a raw and honest look at the pain of a love that was given freely, only to be repaid with sorrow.