Luis Fonsi’s “Cansada” is like the calm after an emotional storm. The Puerto Rican crooner paints a vivid picture of a love that once felt as natural as agua y tierra and as adventurous as a marinero y mar. Yet expectations collide with reality, colors fade from the sky, and even the most beautiful landscapes fall short of the dream. In this reflective ballad, Fonsi admits that el amor no tiene casa — love has no permanent address — and time can’t stitch every wound.
The heart of the song is gentle acceptance. Both partners are worn out, so they decide to honor the distance between them instead of forcing what is already broken. Tears are welcome, hugs are offered, and each person takes the next step “a su manera, más sincera.” “Cansada” reminds us that letting go can be an act of kindness, because sometimes the bravest love is the one that sets both people free.
Luis Fonsi, born Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero on April 15, 1978, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known worldwide for his soulful voice and captivating Latin pop hits. Launching his career in 1997 with the album Comenzaré, Fonsi steadily gained popularity across Latin America and beyond.
His global breakthrough came with the 2017 mega-hit "Despacito," featuring Daddy Yankee, which topped charts around the world and broke multiple Guinness World Records. The song’s success earned Fonsi numerous awards, including several Latin Grammys, and helped him become an ambassador of Puerto Rican culture and music. With a career spanning over two decades, Luis Fonsi continues to blend Latin pop, reggaeton, and ballads, collaborating with international artists and inspiring fans across the globe.