Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: salsa
Song Meaning of “El Embustero” by El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
“El Embustero” by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is a classic salsa song that tells the story of a man who is revealing the true character of another who has been cheating on his partner. The song begins with the protagonist intoning “many have spoken to you and you have never listened,” and quickly gains speed, growing into an upbeat rhythm as it unveils the story.
The title of the song literally translates to “the liar,” and the lyrics reflect that story. The man in the song is warning his partner that the other person will not be truthful to her and it’s time she confronts him before he can further break her heart. He encourages her to open her eyes to the liar’s manipulations and to start to take responsibility for allowing herself to be fooled.
At the chorus, the song takes a more encouraging tone, as the protagonist reminds his lover that her worth has not been diminished by the other person’s deceit. The chorus crescendos with the lines “No matter how much they deceive you, no one will ever hurt you like they did” and is a powerful reminder that she should never hold herself responsible for someone else’s manipulation and she can find the strength to move on.
The song’s narrative is ultimately one of truth and resilience, as the protagonist recognizes the damage a deceitful person can cause and encourages his beloved to remember their worth and move on without their lies.