Recuerdo (song)
A Spanish language ballad and pop song, it calls for an introspection of the mind and soul, and throughout it they sing of the aching longing for a lost love.
"Recuerdo" received widely positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its lyrics, production, and their complementary vocal styles.
Martin started recording his eleventh studio album, initially titled Movimiento, in the second half of 2019, inspired by the 2019 political protests in Puerto Rico.
"[6] During an interview with El Universal, Morrison told the newspaper about Martin: Ricky is such a wonderful, caring and professional being that it motivated me to indulge in the song in a way that I found sexy, beautiful and classic.
[5] Lyrically, "Recuerdo" which translates to "Memory" in English, calls for an introspection of the mind and soul, and throughout it they sing of the aching longing for a lost love.
The "heart-wrenching" and "emotional" lyrics include: "Vengo a ti, confieso / Cada emoción latiendo / Esto me impide respirar / Ya no puedo / Me perdí en tu cuerpo / Cada rincón secreto / De ti no tengo saciedad / Son tus besos" ("I come to you, I confess / Every emotion beating / This prevents me from breathing / I can't anymore / I got lost in your body / Every secret corner of you / I have no satiety / They are your kisses").
"[16] Remezcla's Jhoni Jackson gave the song a positive review, saying it "is one of those soaring numbers that hits you in the feels, no matter how thick your emotional shield may be.
[12] Elias Leight from Rolling Stone called its production "hollow" and "snapping", saying: "The beat stays unwaveringly skeletal as the vocal fireworks get increasingly ornate."
He continued to praise Martin and Morrison's "complementary vocal styles" and emphasized that the track "seems expertly designed for a performance at a future awards show, probably with a full choir - a cavernous space where onstage drama can heighten the emotion of the lyrics".
[17] Idolator's Mike Wass named it "a highlight" of Pausa,[18] and Iris Gálvez from Diario Co Latino labeled it "[a] magical collaboration".
[19] Carlos Rerucha from Cadena Dial described Martin and Morrison as "a duo that adds that extra sweetness to some verses that break and recompose you at the same time, investigating the deepest secrets of our hearts".
[27] In Puerto Rico, it debuted at number nine on the chart issue dated July 27, 2020, giving Martin his third top 10 hit from Pausa in his native, following "Cántalo" and "Tiburones".
It was filmed in compliance with the physical distance measures due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, and Martin recorded his scenes in Los Angeles, while Morrison's were shot in Paris.
[44] The following day, they performed it virtually at the Se Agradece event, a special concert dedicated to thanking health personnel and all levels who have fought against the Coronavirus pandemic throughout the world.
[15] They also performed it for a virtual event, Can't Cancel Pride: Helping LGBTQ+ People in Need, to raise visibility and funds for LGBTQ+ communities.
