Loco – English Lyrics

• By: Enrique Iglesias, Romeo Santos

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Loco /ˈlo.ko/ B1	adjective - crazy, mad; foolish
Perdonar /peɾ.ðoˈnaɾ/ A2	verb - to forgive, to pardon
Perdón /peɾˈðon/ A2	noun - forgiveness, pardon
Labio /ˈla.βjo/ A1	noun - lip (used in plural 'labios' in lyrics)
Dolor /doˈloɾ/ A2	noun - pain, ache; sorrow, grief
Luna /ˈlu.na/ A1	noun - moon
Corazón /koɾaˈson/ A1	noun - heart (both organ and emotional center)
Sentimiento /sen.tiˈmjen.to/ B1	noun - feeling, sentiment (used in plural 'sentimientos' in lyrics)
Noche /ˈno.tʃe/ A1	noun - night
Viento /ˈbjen.to/ A1	noun - wind
Rodilla /roˈði.ʎa/ A2	noun - knee (used in plural 'rodillas' and idiom 'de rodillas' - on one's knees - in lyrics)
Besar /beˈsaɾ/ A2	verb - to kiss
Dejar /deˈxaɾ/ A2	verb - to leave (behind), to abandon verb - to let, to allow
Volver /bolˈbeɾ/ A2	verb - to return, to come back verb - to turn (into), to become (used in 'volver loco')
Decir /deˈsiɾ/ A1	verb - to say, to tell
Llanto /ˈʎan.to/ B1	noun - crying, weeping; tears
Promesa /pɾoˈme.sa/ B1	noun - promise (used in plural 'promesas' in lyrics)
Roto /ˈro.to/ A2	adjective - broken (feminine 'rota' used in lyrics)
Desilusionado /de.si.lu.sjoˈna.ðo/ B2	adjective - disappointed, disillusioned

Key Grammar Structures

• Luna, no te vayas

  ➔ Negative Imperative (Subjunctive)

  ➔ The verb "vayas" is the informal negative command (tú form) of the verb "irse" (to leave), formed using the present subjunctive. "No te vayas" means "Don't go".

• Alúmbrale la noche

  ➔ Imperative with Indirect Object Pronoun

  ➔ "Alúmbrale" is an affirmative command (tú form) of "alumbrar" (to light up), with the indirect object pronoun "le" (to him/her/it) attached to the end. The "le" refers to "ese corazón".

• No te perdonaré si me dejas sola

  ➔ First Conditional (Future + Present Indicative)

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, expressing a real or possible future condition. The main clause uses the future tense ("perdonaré"), and the "si" (if) clause uses the present indicative ("dejas").

• Y te vuelven loco

  ➔ Pronominal Verb "Volverse"

  ➔ The verb "volverse" is a pronominal verb (often reflexive in form, but not always meaning "oneself") meaning "to become" or "to turn into" (often implying a sudden or involuntary change). Here, "te vuelven loco" means "they turn you crazy".

• Por besar tus labios

  ➔ Preposition "Por" + Infinitive (Purpose/Reason)

  ➔ The construction "por + infinitive" is used to express the reason or purpose for an action, similar to "for (doing something)" or "because of (doing something)". Here, "por besar" means "for kissing" or "because I want to kiss".

• Sin que quede nada por dentro de mí

  ➔ Subjunctive after "Sin que"

  ➔ The conjunction "sin que" (without...ing / without something happening) always requires the subjunctive mood for the verb that follows it, as it expresses a hypothetical or desired lack of action/state. "Quede" is the present subjunctive of "quedar".

• Diciéndotelo todo

  ➔ Gerund + Multiple Object Pronouns

  ➔ This phrase uses the gerund ("diciendo" from "decir") with two attached object pronouns: "te" (indirect object, to you) and "lo" (direct object, it), followed by the indefinite pronoun "todo" (everything). Note the accent on "diciéndo" to maintain stress.

• Que al llegar la aurora

  ➔ "Al" + Infinitive (When/Upon Doing Something)

  ➔ The construction "al + infinitive" is a common way to express that an action happens "upon" or "when" another action occurs. It usually indicates simultaneity or immediate succession. Here, "al llegar" means "upon arriving" or "when the dawn arrives".

• No dejes ir el llanto

  ➔ Imperative + Verb + Infinitive (Periphrasis of Permission)

  ➔ This uses the negative imperative "no dejes" (don't let) of the verb "dejar" (to let/allow), followed by an infinitive "ir" (to go), forming a periphrasis to express permission or lack thereof. "Dejar ir" means "to let go".

• De una luna rota

  ➔ Past Participle as Adjective

  ➔ The word "rota" is the past participle of the verb "romper" (to break). Here, it functions as an adjective modifying the noun "luna" (moon), describing its state.