''Lamento'' (English: "Lament") is a song by Peruvian singer-songwriter

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and Crescent Moon Records in 2003 as the third single of his sixth studio album A Tiempo.

Background and release

The song is a slow pop ballad which is defined as a song to help you forget about your ex and get over a heartbreak. Since its release it has become a major hit in Gian Marco's career and it's considered one of his signature songs.

Commercial Performance

The song was a success throughout Latin America and parts of Europe. The song peaked at #38 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart becoming his highest performing song on that chart to date. It became a good follow up success to the album's first two singles

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and Te Mentiría. The song also reached number 38 on the ''Los Principales'' radio airplay chart in Spain on May 3, 2003.

Live Performances

Gian Marco has performed the song on every single one of his tours and in his 2012 concert to celebrate his 20 year music career he performed the song alongside special guest

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Music Video

The music video for the song shows Gian Marco walking through the streets singing the song while carrying his guitar and occasionally playing it.

Charts

References

{{authority control Gian Marco songs 2003 singles Spanish-language songs 2003 songs Pop ballads Songs written by Gian Marco Song recordings produced by Emilio Estefan