“Un Año Sin Lluvia” paints love as the ultimate source of life-giving water. In this upbeat Spanish-language track, Selena Gomez imagines herself wandering a dry, endless desert every time her special someone walks away. Each day without that person feels as long and unbearable as a whole year with no rain: the sky stays empty, the earth cracks, and she grows desperately thirsty for even a drop of affection. The lyrics keep circling back to that powerful image—“un día sin ti es como un año sin ver llover”—to show just how intense real longing can be.
Yet the song is not just about sadness; it is also a plea for reunion and hope. Selena counts stars, hears her lover’s voice in her mind, and promises that a single embrace would instantly “calm her thirst.” This mix of vivid nature metaphors and heartfelt emotion makes the tune both romantic and dramatic, inviting listeners to feel the relief of cool rainfall and the joy of love returned.