El Fallo Positivo Lyrics in English Mecano

In El Fallo Positivo, Mecano transforms a personal tragedy into a powerful social statement. The title refers to a positive HIV test result, portrayed in the lyrics as “the virus that sails through love.” The narrator’s partner, terrified of passing the disease on, bans any intimacy. Yet love refuses to obey cold precautions, leaving both of them caught between science and conscience. This tension turns into an unjust "sentence" that crushes their happiness.

The song then widens its lens to expose the cruelty of public opinion. Moralistic voices point fingers, calling the illness a “divine punishment.” Overwhelmed by shame and stigma, the partner ultimately ends their own life, “hanging from a rope in the attic.” Through heartbreaking lines and soaring melodies, Mecano condemns ignorance and fear, while reminding us that love remains the most vital force of all. The final refrain—“you are what I love most, and without you life is zero”—underscores the message: prejudice can kill, but compassion can save.