Melancolemia is a unique, portmanteau word created by Melendi, combining "melancolía" (melancholy) and "anemia". It's not a standard Spanish word, which makes it particularly interesting and memorable.
In the song, it describes a profound, almost physical state of sadness or low spirits, as if melancholy has drained the life out of him like anemia. This creative word choice perfectly captures the depth of his emotional state when he reflects on past memories and lost loved ones.
In “Gracias Por Venir,” Melendi pops open the champagne on two decades of music and memories. He looks back at veinte años filled with full-moon nights in the suburbs, rooftop violinists, messiahs, gunslingers, and a cheeky muse who still keeps him guessing. Every colorful image paints the road he has traveled, yet the most important discovery along the way is you — the listener, the loved one, the faithful companion whose simple smile made the whole trip worthwhile.
The chorus reminds us that twenty years fly by when there is still so much life left to live. Grammys never showed up, but who cares? Your support is the real trophy. With a wink, Melendi promises that the show will go on, carrying the ashes of past fires and the laughter of friends who are now stars in the sky. Nostalgic, playful, and deeply grateful, the song is both a thank-you note and a renewed invitation to keep dancing side by side as the next chapters unfold.