Cariñito – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Los Hijos del Sol

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heart of Peruvian cumbia with "Cariñito" by Los Hijos del Sol. This iconic song not only offers a glimpse into the rich musical landscape of Peru but also allows you to connect with universal themes of love and longing through its simple yet profound lyrics and infectious melody. It's a perfect entry point to exploring the vibrant cumbia genre.

[English]

I cry for loving you, for caring for you, for wanting you

I cry for loving you, for caring for you, for wanting you

Oh, my love, oh, my life

Never, ever leave me, my darling

Never, ever leave me, my darling (that’s right)

...

I cry for loving you, for caring for you, for wanting you

I cry for loving you, for caring for you, for wanting you

Oh, my love, oh, my life

Never, ever leave me, my darling

Never, ever leave me, my darling (that’s right)

...

This is The Children of the Sun

...

Because of you, they call me acerrín

Why, Angel Anibal?

Because I’m the last thing ejected from the tavern

Why are you laughing, Angel Anibal?

I'm not laughing, I’m crying (crybaby)

...

[Spanish]

Lloro por querete, por amarte, por desearte

Lloro por querete, por amarte, por desearte

Ay cariño, ay mi vida

Nunca pero nunca me abandones, cariñito

Nunca pero nunca me abandones, cariñito (eso)

Lloro por querete, por amarte, por desearte

Lloro por querete, por amarte, por desearte

Ay cariño, ay mi vida

Nunca pero nunca me abandones, cariñito

Nunca pero nunca me abandones, cariñito (eso)

Estos son Los Hijos del Sol

Por tu culpa me llaman acerrín

¿Por qué Ángel Anibal?

Porque soy lo último que botan de la cantina

¿Por qué te ríes Ángel Anibal?

No me estoy riendo, estoy llorando (llorón)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
llorar /ʝoˈɾaɾ/ A2	verb - to cry
querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2	verb - to want, to love
amarse /aˈmaɾte/ A2	verb - to love each other
desear /deˈseɾ/ A2	verb - to desire, to wish
cariño /kaˈɾiɲo/ A2	noun - affection, love
vida /ˈβi.ðað/ A2	noun - life
abandonar /aβanˈdo.naɾ/ B1	verb - to abandon, to leave behind
culpa /ˈkulpa/ A2	noun - guilt, blame
botar /boˈtaɾ/ A2	verb - to throw away
canteen /kænˈtin.a/ B1	noun - a place where drinks are served, bar
llamaron /ʝaˈmaɾon/ A2	verb - they called
ríe /ˈri.e/ A2	verb - he/she laughs