Los Abrazos Prohibidos is a heartfelt tribute that emerged in the middle of Spain’s 2020 lockdown, when nightly balcony applause became the nation’s heartbeat. Vetusta Morla joins a constellation of Spanish voices to paint vivid images of doctors with “green wings,” nurses with “white wings,” and all the unseen hands that turn the “dirtiest job” into “the most beautiful labor in the world.” The lyrics celebrate their tireless care, their refusal to watch the clock, and their courage to walk straight into the “wolf’s mouth” of danger so that others might breathe easier.
At its core, the song is a collective hug sent from millions of quarantined homes to the people who could not receive real embraces—those frontline heroes who stitched hope into every hospital ward. Each chorus transforms balcony claps into sonic fireworks that chase away fear and darkness, promising that their example, dedication, and love will never be forgotten.