De Cero Lyrics in English by Morat

Acuario literally means "aquarium". It's a visually striking and somewhat unexpected word to find in a love song, making it memorable and unique.

In the lyrics, Morat uses acuario as a beautiful metaphor for a shared, intimate world between two lovers. Despite the common saying "there are plenty of fish in the sea" ("Hay tantos peces en el mar a diario"), the song suggests that the two individuals are destined to be together, swimming in their own "aquarium"—a confined, special space where only they exist, highlighting their unique connection.

In "De Cero", Colombian folk-pop band Morat tackle that awkward stage after a breakup where you pretend to be strangers. The narrator points out how ridiculous it feels that it is only socially acceptable to reach out on special occasions: "solo está bien visto hablarte en tu cumpleaños" ("it's only seen as okay to talk to you on your birthday"). Even though both sides agreed that parting ways was for the best, he cannot stop calculating what would happen if they ever got back together.

His big argument for a reunion? Efficiency. He claims an unbeatable head start because "ya no tendremos que empezar de cero" ("we won't have to start from scratch"). He already knows the exact blueprint of her moods: "Sé exactamente cuando darte un beso / Y cuando ahorrarme un beso para ir a abrazarte" ("I know exactly when to give you a kiss / And when to save a kiss to go hug you instead"). He also twists the common phrase about finding love: people say there are plenty of fish in the sea, but in his eyes, "Los dos nadamos en un mismo acuario" ("We both swim in the same aquarium"). The only real threat to his plan is memory loss; unless she completely forgets him, he is confident he won't have to start at square one.