Como Si No Nos Hubiéramos Amado ("As If We Hadn't Loved Each Other") is Laura Pausini’s passionate postcard from the edge of heartbreak. In this power-ballad the Italian superstar sings in Spanish about that raw moment when love ends and you suddenly have to start life all over again. She paints a vivid picture of feeling almost invisible beside a former partner, standing frozen while memories swirl around like stubborn confetti.
Yet beneath the tears lies determination. The narrator vows to survive, trusting that time will mend the wound and let her breathe "como si no nos hubiéramos amado" – as if the romance had never existed. The song captures the tug-of-war between wanting to run away from every reminder and the magnetic pull that keeps her rooted to the past. It’s an emotional roller-coaster that reminds us heartbreak is both painful and oddly empowering, making this track a perfect companion for anyone learning English (or Spanish) vocabulary about love, loss, and resilience.
Laura Pausini (born 16 May 1974 in Faenza, Italy) is a renowned Italian pop singer celebrated for her powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads. She rose to fame in 1993 after winning the newcomer section at the Sanremo Music Festival with her hit song La solitudine, which became an international success and an Italian pop classic.
Since her breakthrough, Laura has released fifteen studio albums and performed in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide, earning prestigious awards such as a Grammy and a Golden Globe for her original song Io sì (Seen) from the film The Life Ahead. Besides singing, Pausini has appeared as a coach and judge on various international TV music competitions.
Widely regarded as one of Italy's most successful artists, Laura Pausini continues to captivate audiences globally with her emotive performances and commitment to her musical craft.