The Happier Days Have Not Come: A Personal Essay Inspired by Pablo Alborán’s Song “Prometo”

Muhammad Hanafi
2 min readOct 24, 2023

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Have you ever listened to a song and felt a deep connection to a particular line of the lyrics? A line that resonates with you on a personal level and causes tears to well up in your eyes?

For me, that line is from the song Prometo by Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán “Los días más felices no han llegado, te prometo,” which translates to “The happier days have not come, I promise you.”

This line holds a deep meaning for me, especially considering the challenges I’ve faced in the past few months. My journey so far hasn’t been easy, but I’m grateful that I’ve made it to this day. I’ve had to navigate through many problems while simultaneously trying to figure out my future.

Even though this song is actually a love song, I find that its message resonates with me in various ways. It fills me with hope and inspires me to embrace life fully. It serves as a reminder that my story is far from over, even though I haven’t yet attained the ideal happiness I long for.

When I read those lyrics, it ignites my hope and reassures me that more joy and good things await me. They remind me that even though my journey may be difficult at times, it is also full of possibilities.

This song has had a significant impact on my life. It has helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel, even when things are dark. It has given me the strength to keep going, even when I feel like giving up.

I hope that my story will inspire others to never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult things may seem. Remember, the happier days have not come, but they are coming.

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Muhammad Hanafi
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23-year-old amateur writer writing about music, books, and other random things.