: The song spent months at the top of charts in both Latin America and the United States, helping her debut album achieve gold and quadruple platinum status in multiple countries. Lyricism and Themes
: Released in October 1988 under the EMI label, "Ay Amor" quickly became a radio staple across Latin America.
: The lyrics address the heart directly ("Ay corazón"), blaming it for teaching her how to love a man she can no longer forget.