El 7 de Septiembre is a nostalgic toast to a love that has officially ended yet stubbornly refuses to die. Every year, on that exact date, the former couple meets at the same little table, hands brushing like they used to beneath the surface, keeping their private tradition alive. The song paints their anniversary as a bittersweet ritual: flowers wilt, laughter lines appear, but the spark they share keeps glowing even when both try to blow it out.
Instead of mourning what's lost, Mecano celebrates the fragile magic that survives past the breakup. The lyrics swing between tender memories and awkward present-day questions—Do we kiss on the cheek or on the lips?—showing how love can linger in the spaces between habit and hope. Ultimately, it is a reminder that some flames are so deep-rooted that not even an ocean can extinguish them.
Mecano was a pioneering Spanish pop band formed in Madrid in 1981, consisting of Ana Torroja and brothers Nacho and José María Cano. They are celebrated as one of the best-selling Spanish bands of all time, with over 20 million records sold worldwide. Known for their evolution from synth-pop and new wave sounds to more acoustic pop rock infused with diverse genres such as flamenco, bossa nova, and salsa, Mecano left a lasting imprint on Spanish and Latin American music scenes.
Their hits include timeless classics like "Hijo de la luna," "Me cuesta tanto olvidarte," and the groundbreaking "Mujer contra mujer," which was adapted into several languages and became a worldwide number one hit. Their music inspired a successful musical, Hoy no me puedo levantar, viewed by over 1.5 million spectators across Spain and Mexico. Though their original run ended in the early 1990s, Mecano's innovative style and cultural impact continue to resonate with new generations of music lovers.