Have you ever had to make a decision that breaks your own heart? That's the feeling at the center of Julion Alvarez's song, 'Afuera Está Lloviendo,' which means 'It's Raining Outside.' The song tells the story of a man who is letting go of someone he loves, not because he wants to, but because he believes she deserves better. The rain falling outside perfectly mirrors his own sadness and confusion. He's not sure if he's doing the right thing, but he knows one thing for certain: he doesn't want her to waste any more time on a love he can't fully give.
He sings that he took away her loneliness but couldn't give her real company, a powerful way of saying he was there physically but not emotionally. It pains him to hear her heart break, and he wishes he could control his own feelings to change the situation. He makes it clear that this song isn't a way to become famous from their sad story. Instead, singing these words is the only way he can express the deep hurt he feels inside. It's a painful, selfless act of love.