Atrapan comes from the verb atrapar, meaning 'to trap' or 'to catch'. It's a versatile word that can be used literally or metaphorically.
In "Que Caro Es El Tiempo," the band uses atrapan to describe how both memories and songs can 'trap' or 'capture' us. It evokes the feeling of being completely engrossed or held by something, making it a compelling word to feature.
Que Caro Es El Tiempo feels like opening an old photo album while your favorite summer anthem plays in the background. El Canto del Loco sings about staring at familiar faces, reliving evenings in the neighborhood plaza, secret beach romances and the songs that glued everyone together. Each memory comes with a bittersweet price tag because, as the chorus repeats, time is expensive and never stops pushing us forward.
At its heart, the track is a playful plea to stay young at soul. The narrator apologizes for wanting to keep being āun niƱo sin miedoā ā a fearless kid who gives love freely without overthinking. It is a reminder that nostalgia can light us up rather than weigh us down: we can carry the friendship, innocence and music of yesterday into today, even while acknowledging that every second we keep is precious.