Atormenta comes from the verb atormentar, meaning 'to torment' or 'to plague'. It's a strong, evocative word that conveys deep emotional distress.
In this song, the singer uses it to express the profound pain and anguish he feels over the loss of a loved one. He sings, "Y lo que más me atormenta es saber que yo nunca te volvería a ver" (And what torments me the most is knowing that I will never see you again), highlighting the intense suffering caused by this irreversible separation.
This song is a deeply emotional and heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The singer, Gerardo Díaz, pours out his sadness, explaining that not a day goes by without him thinking of the person he lost. His friends tell him that time will heal his pain, but he doesn't know how to move on, especially since the nights are the most difficult, filled with memories.
The most tormenting part for him is the realization that he will never see this person again. He questions why such a good, charismatic, and social person with their whole life ahead of them had to leave the world. The song is a raw expression of grief and love, which Gerardo Díaz dedicates with "much affection and respect to all the people who have gone before us."