


The heartbreaking lyrics pair perfectly with equally nostalgic electric guitar tones that really give this song an edge, and make it a true gem. I still use ‘us’ when I’m thinking about you,” he simply puts it.

“I’m not used to this/ My first day without you. I do love the more uptempo songs such as “Por El Resto” and “Guitarras Blancas,” but there’s something about breakup tracks like “Mi Primer Día Sin Ti,” penned by the singer himself, that can really move the masses with its relatable lyrics. In 2019, J Balvin and Bad Bunny used parts of it in “Un Peso,” also featuring Cantero, which was included on the star duo’s joint set Oasis. Since then, artists including Noel Schajris and Yandel have recorded their own versions. But it was Marciano Cantero’s voice, along with the band’s inclusion of Andean instruments and an iconic guitar solo, that gave it international prominence. JESSICA ROIZĬonsidered one of the most popular songs in the history of Latin American rock, Los Enanitos’ “Lamento Boliviano” was actually a cover of a song from the ’80s by the Argentine rock band Alcohol Etílico: “Soy Como Una Roca (Lamento Boliviano)”. Twenty-six years later, “Eterna Soledad” remains a staple in Latin music, especially at karaoke bars and among cover bands and artists. Personally, it’s a song I will always return to when I’m having the toughest of days. This soft-rock ballad has simplicity in its melodies and mightiness in its lyrics, bringing a message about “eternal loneliness” but also about taking risks, finding strength, and moving forward in life. Notably, one of Los Enanitos Verdes most emblematic tracks, released in 1996, “Eterna Soledad” didn’t get on my radar until my high school years (2001-2005) thanks to a group of Argentine friends.
