Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Spanish and Latin American music with "Anoche" by Danny Ocean and Aitana! This captivating song, rich with Afrobeat and tropical rhythms, offers a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the Spanish language. You'll encounter expressive vocabulary related to dreams, desire, and connection, presented through poetic lyrics. Its engaging narrative about transforming dreams into reality makes the language learning process enjoyable and memorable. Discover how this special collaboration blends two unique voices and styles, creating a modern pop gem that's as meaningful as it is melodic.
It's time for something new
Babylon girl
I want your eyes, I want your smile
Take you to the beach, get you out of the country
And bite your neck
Hidden away in Ibiza
Falling asleep on your butt, underneath the palm trees
There you go, think about it calmly
I want your eyes
I want your smile
In last night’s dream, we were mouth to mouth
Both of us totally crazy after a wild night
In last night’s dream, I never took your clothes off
Because I have a feeling that in today’s dream, it’s our turn tonight
Because I can’t stop thinking about you (thinking about you)
I have that look on repeat (on repeat)
I’d love to tell you I love you
So the whole world knows
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
I can’t take it anymore
Waking up and you’re not with me
Right here next to me, please, I’m begging you
Give me a chance
To connect with your body in another reality
Tell me, could we ever be real?
Please, give me a chance
Come on, mami, give me a chance
In last night’s dream, we were mouth to mouth
Both of us totally crazy after a wild night
In last night’s dream, I never took your clothes off
Because I have a feeling that in today’s dream, it’s our turn tonight
Tonight it’s our turn, turn, turn, turn
What’s going to happen, baby? I know
That you want it too
I want your eyes, I want your smile
Take you to the beach, get you out of the country and bite your neck
Key Vocabulary
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ojos /ˈoxos/ A2 |
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sonrisa /sonˈɾisa/ A2 |
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llevarte /ʎeˈβaɾte/ B1 |
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morder /ˈmoɾðeɾ/ B1 |
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escondido /eskonˈðiðo/ B1 |
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palma /ˈpalma/ B1 |
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sueño /ˈsweɲo/ A2 |
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boca /ˈboka/ A1 |
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loco /ˈloko/ B1 |
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oportunidad /opor.tuˈni.dad/ B2 |
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verdad /beɾˈðað/ B1 |
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conectarme /ko.nekˈtaɾ.me/ B2 |
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realidad /re.a.liˈðað/ B2 |
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andar /anˈdaɾ/ B1 |
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mami /ˈmami/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Yo quiero tus ojos, quiero tu sonrisa
➔ Direct Object Pronouns & Verb 'Querer'
➔ The verb 'querer' (to want) is followed by direct object pronouns 'tus ojos' (your eyes) and 'tu sonrisa' (your smile). These pronouns indicate *what* is being wanted.
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Dormirme en tus nalga's, abajito 'e las palma's
➔ Gerund & Prepositional Phrase
➔ The gerund 'dormirme' (to fall asleep) functions as a noun, indicating the action of falling asleep *in* a location specified by the prepositional phrase 'en tus nalga's, abajito 'e las palma's' (in your hips, down below the palms).
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Porque no paro de pensar en ti (pienso en ti)
➔ Negative Sentence Structure & Reflexive Verb
➔ The sentence uses 'no paro de' (I don't stop) to express continuous thinking. 'Pensar en ti' (to think of you) uses the preposition 'en' which is essential when thinking *about* someone. The parenthetical 'pienso en ti' reinforces the meaning.
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Porque presiento que en el sueño de hoy en la noche nos toca
➔ Subjunctive Mood & Future Prediction
➔ The verb 'presiento' (I sense/I feel) triggers the subjunctive mood 'toca' (it's our turn). This expresses uncertainty or a possibility. 'En el sueño de hoy en la noche' (in tonight's dream) is a complex temporal phrase.
