Esto No Es Amor is a bold pop confession from Argentine duo Pimpinela that flips the usual breakup script. Yesterday the singer felt she could not live without her partner, yet today she is the one walking out the door. Why? Because she has finally unmasked his so-called “love” as nothing more than fantasy, betrayal, and half-truths. Line by line she lists what real love should look like—no lies, no humiliation, no hidden lives—and then contrasts it with what she actually received. The repeated phrase “Esto no es amor” (This is not love) becomes her rallying cry, turning heartbreak into empowerment.
Listening to the song is like witnessing a live courtroom drama set to a catchy pop melody. The accusations roll in: “El amor no siembra rencores,” “El amor jamás te traiciona,” “El amor te habla de frente.” Each one is a melodic gavel strike, proving the case that her partner’s behavior fails every test of genuine affection. By the final chorus she is free—no more excuses, no more explanations. She demands a love as sincere as the one she once gave, and until she gets it, she is out the door with her head held high. Feel the rhythm, learn the vocabulary of love and self-respect, and get ready to sing your own verdict: Esto no es amor.