The song explores the tension between social duty (a prior commitment) and the "commitment" of the heart.
The title translates to "A Commitment" or "An Engagement," and the lyrics reflect a bittersweet narrative of secret or forbidden love. It describes a pact between two people who belong to others but have found a profound connection in each other. Antonio Machin ~ Un Compromiso
is one of the most enduring boleros performed by Antonio Machín , the Cuban-Spanish baritone who became the "King of the Bolero" in Spain during the mid-20th century. The Essence of the Song The song explores the tension between social duty
Machín’s version is defined by his smooth, velvet-like voice and his iconic use of . Antonio Machin ~ Un Compromiso