“Buscando El Olvido” paints the picture of a love that just refuses to die quietly. The Spanish crooner Alex Fernández sings from the point of view of someone who is desperate to move on, even Googling a “tutorial” to forget his ex. Every time he is close to erasing her from his mind, she reappears, pulling him back into a whirlwind of late-night calls and broken promises. To cope, he turns to alcohol, admitting that her mixed signals are driving him to the bottle.
In the chorus he finally lays down the rules: “Tú por tu lado y yo por el mío”—you go your way and I will go mine. It is the anthem of someone tired of false hope, ready to trade heartbreak for happy hours. This song is a bittersweet dance between longing and liberation, making it perfect for learners to explore vocabulary about emotions, relationships and that universal struggle to forget what hurts yet still tempts.
Álex Fernández (born November 4, 1993, in Mexico City) is a talented Mexican singer and songwriter known for his contributions to regional Mexican music. As the son of legendary ranchera singer Alejandro Fernández and grandson of the iconic Vicente Fernández, Álex carries on a proud musical legacy with a fresh and modern voice. He debuted in 2018 with the heartfelt single Te Amaré, which quickly earned him Latin Grammy nominations in 2019 for Best Regional Song and Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album.
Guided by his grandfather’s musical direction, Álex released his first album Sigue la Dinastía in 2019, showcasing his powerful vocals and skills on the piano. His music blends tradition and contemporary sensibilities, making him a rising star in Mexico’s vibrant music scene. Beyond music, Álex is also an entrepreneur and family man, recently marrying Alexia Hernández and welcoming their daughter Mía in 2022.