“Cómo Duele” is Luis Miguel’s heartfelt confession of remorse, jealousy, and redemption. The singer looks back on youthful romances where he may have played carelessly with someone’s feelings, admitting that he is now “paying the debt” with every tender kiss he gives his current partner. Behind the silky vocals lies a man who feels the weight of his past mistakes yet hopes that loving the right person, right now, will balance the emotional ledger.
The pain, however, runs deeper than guilt. Luis Miguel grapples with a sharp jealousy over the memories his lover carries from before they met. It hurts that someone else once showed her the moon and gave her that first shiver of love. He imagines those earlier kisses and practically “burns” at the thought, wondering if he will ever overcome it. In short, the song captures the bittersweet blend of trying to make amends for yesterday while wrestling with the ghosts of a partner’s yesterdays—a universal sting that truly explains cómo duele (how it hurts).
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri, born on April 19, 1970, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Mexican singer and record producer widely known as El Sol de Mexico (The Sun of Mexico). With a career spanning over four decades, Luis Miguel has captivated audiences with his powerful vocals across diverse genres including Latin pop, bolero, mariachi, and ballads.
He shot to fame as a young prodigy, winning his first Grammy at just 14 years old. Throughout the 1990s, Luis Miguel became the best-selling Latin artist, credited with revitalizing the bolero genre and delivering hits that remain classics in Latin music. Known for his mesmerizing live performances, record-breaking tours, and emotional ballads, Luis Miguel continues to be an iconic figure in Latin American music worldwide.