Olvido literally means "forgetting" or "oblivion." While the word itself isn't rare, its profound and poetic use in this song makes it incredibly unique and memorable.
Pablo Alborán sings, "Siempre me olvido que el olvido Siempre se acuerda de mí" (I always forget that forgetting always remembers me). This personification of olvido creates a powerful paradox, suggesting that even when the singer tries to forget, the act of forgetting itself, or perhaps the pain associated with what he's trying to forget, persistently returns to him. It's a beautiful and thought-provoking line that captures the essence of lingering memories and unresolved emotions.
Ever felt stuck in an on-again-off-again romance that pulls you in just when you think you are free? “Llueve Sobre Mojado” paints that picture with the image of rain falling on ground that is already soaked. Pablo Alborán, Aitana, and Álvaro de Luna sing about an irresistible lover who wields the “most lethal weapon”: charm. Each goodbye hurts, yet the singers keep coming back for more, crashing before they even manage to take off. The chorus reminds us that this is familiar territory—“I have been here before, losing my mind”—and it always seems to happen around an unforgettable April.
Still, the song is not only about weakness. As the verses progress, the storytellers start to heal: they collect lost bullets, patch their wounds, and admit their own role in the cycle. The war-or-peace metaphor captures the confusion of loving someone who might be either an ally or an enemy. In the end, the rain keeps falling, but the protagonists are tougher, made of steel, and ready to decide whether to step out of the storm or dance in it. "Llueve Sobre Mojado" is a catchy reminder that repeating the same romantic mistakes may be inevitable—until we finally learn to break the pattern.