Perdura comes from the verb perdurar, meaning 'to endure' or 'to last'. It's a beautiful and somewhat less common word than simply 'dura' (lasts), implying a deeper, more sustained, and resilient quality.
In "Primeras Veces," Morat sings about how love changes after the initial excitement of "first times." The line "Pero el amor que perdura no es siempre igual" (But the love that endures is not always the same) highlights the song's central theme: true love isn't just about newness, but about a lasting connection that evolves and withstands the test of time. This word perfectly encapsulates that profound idea.
Primeras Veces celebrates the thrill of a new romance while gently reminding us that lasting love goes far beyond fireworks. In the song, Morat compares early moments—the first kiss, the butterflies, the playful excitement—to light luggage on a short trip: wonderful, but destined to fade with time. Rather than mourning those fleeting sparks, the singer vows to keep love alive by choosing to stay, grow, and keep writing “a song that moves you the first and the last day.”
Morat’s message is both tender and realistic: feelings change, routine settles in, and chemistry alone cannot carry a relationship forever. What truly matters is the decision to remain, to adapt, and to turn every stage of love into music worth singing. In short, the track is a heartfelt promise that while las primeras veces will eventually leave, commitment and shared life will keep the melody playing.