Destiempo literally means 'out of time' or 'ill-timed'. It's a less common word than simply 'tarde' (late) and carries a stronger sense of being out of sync or at the wrong moment.
In the song, the lyrics state, "Siempre al destiempo los dos, Nuestra vida" (Always out of sync, the two of us, Our life). This word perfectly captures the recurring theme of missed opportunities and unfortunate timing in the relationship described, making it a poignant and memorable choice.
Have you ever felt like you and someone else are always out of sync? No Te Va Gustar's "No Somos Nosotros" [That's Not Us] perfectly captures that frustrating feeling. The singer is asking, "Decime, ¿Qué hago con vos? Si soy tu amigo" [Tell me, what do I do with you? If I'm your friend], trying to figure out where they stand. It seems like one person is always looking for an exit, and their lives are just "Siempre al destiempo los dos" [Always out of time, the two of us].
It's a song about a relationship where one person feels like they're doing all the work. The lyrics, "Si no escribo, no escribís / Si no llamo, no venís / Y eso no somos nosotros" [If I don't write, you don't write / If I don't call, you don't come / And that's not us], really hit home. The singer feels lost without the other person, saying, "No tengo incentivos si te vas / No siento los latidos si no llegas / No sé qué hacer conmigo, una vez más / Si vos no estás" [I have no incentives if you leave / I don't feel my heart beat if you don't arrive / I don't know what to do with myself, once again / If you're not here]. It's a powerful look at a connection that's fading, and the pain of realizing that what they once had isn't there anymore.