Empañar literally means "to fog up" or "to tarnish." It's a versatile word that can refer to a mirror fogging up or a reputation being tarnished.
In this song, the lyrics "cuando llega el momento de empañar los sentidos y el secreto contigo" suggest a moment where senses become clouded or overwhelmed, perhaps by passion or emotion, as they share a secret. It implies a blurring of clarity or a deep, immersive experience.
Have you ever felt something so strongly that you just have to say it, even if it's a secret? That's exactly what Los Avila are singing about in "Quiero"! It's all about seizing the moment to confess deep feelings, even if it means breaking from what's expected or "tantas cosas falsas" [so many false things].
The singer is ready to throw caution to the wind, asking "¿qué es lo que sientes al mirarme?" [what do you feel when you look at me?]. They want to know if the feeling is mutual and if they're important to the other person. The song builds to a passionate plea: "quiero que esta noche me beses" [I want you to kiss me tonight] and to "vivir esta historia aunque nadie se entere" [live this story even if no one finds out]. It's a beautiful, urgent call to embrace a secret love, believing that "al final es lo mejor siempre será lo vivido" [in the end, what's lived will always be the best]. It's a real romantic anthem for anyone who's ever wanted to just go for it!