Marinero – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Maluma

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Maluma with "Marinero," a powerful ballad that beautifully showcases his emotional depth beyond the usual reggaeton beats. This song offers a unique opportunity to connect with authentic Latin American Spanish through its introspective lyrics about regret and lost love. By exploring its vulnerable storytelling and rich vocabulary, you'll not only enhance your language skills but also gain insight into a different, more sensitive side of Maluma's artistry and Latin pop music.

[English]

Oh-oh, oh-oh

Oh-oh, oh-oh

Oh-oh

Oh-oh, yeh-yeh

"Stop suffering," that's what everyone says

I cry because I carry scars

And pains in my soul

Yes, I've missed you so much

I speak from my guts to be honest

I know I was the one to blame, which is why I lose you

You talked, I wasn't listening

I only liked you when you were bare

Today is the moment

There's only noise in our room

And silences that shout: "Goodbye"

While you gave me your heart

I was a sailor searching for love

I went to every port like it was nothing

The more waves, the more I shipwrecked

While you gave me your heart

I was a sailor searching for love

I went to every port like it was nothing

The more waves, the more I shipwrecked

Yeh-yeh, uoh-oh-oh-oh

Yeh-yeh, oh-oh-oh

Yeh-yeh, oh-oh

Those days, I remember them so well

You had already graduated and I was still in school

You showed me things that made me fall in love

And I practiced with others when you weren’t around

I regret that today

I’m an idiot, my role was to hurt you

I drink and regret it today

Because when I returned to the dock, it was too late, yeh-yeh

Today is the moment

There's only noise in our room

And silences that shout: "Goodbye"

While you gave me your heart

I was a sailor searching for love

I went to every port like it was nothing

The more waves, the more I shipwrecked

While you gave me your heart

I was a sailor searching for love

I went to every port like it was nothing

The more waves, the more I shipwrecked

Yeh-yeh

Uoh-uoh-oh

Yeh-yeh, ah-ah

Yeh-yeh, ah-ah

Without pride I let you know

And someday you'll understand

If I let others take your place, it’s for your own good

While you gave me your heart

I was a sailor searching for love

I went to every port like it was nothing

The more waves, the more I shipwrecked

While you gave me your heart

I was a sailor searching for love

I went to every port like it was nothing

The more waves, the more I shipwrecked

Yeh-yeh

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[Spanish]

Oh-oh, oh-oh

Oh-oh, oh-oh

Oh-oh

Oh-oh, yeh-yeh

"Que pare de sufrir", eso to' el mundo dice

Lloro porque tengo cicatrices

Y dolores en el alma

Sí que me has hecho falta

Hablo de mis entrañas para ser sincero

Sé que fui el culpable, por eso te pierdo

Hablabas, no te escuchaba

Solo desnuda era que me gustabas

Hoy se llegó el momento

Solo hay ruido en nuestra habitación

Y silencios que gritan: "adiós"

Mientras me dabas tu corazón

Yo era un marinero buscando amor

Iba por cada puerto como si nada

Entre más olas, más naufragaba

Mientras me dabas tu corazón

Yo era un marinero buscando amor

Iba por cada puerto como si nada

Entre más olas, más naufragaba

Yeh-yeh, uoh-oh-oh-oh

Yeh-yeh, oh-oh-oh

Yeh-yeh, oh-oh

Aquellos días, qué bien lo recuerdo

Tú ya graduada y yo en el colegio

Tú me enseñaba' cosas que me enamoraban

Y practicaba con otras cuando no estabas

De eso me arrepiento hoy

Soy un idiota, mi papel fue lastimarte

Bebo y me arrepiento hoy

Porque cuando volví al muelle era muy tarde, yeh-yeh

Hoy se llegó el momento

Solo hay ruido en nuestra habitación

Y silencios que gritan: "adiós"

Mientras me dabas tu corazón

Yo era un marinero buscando amor

Iba por cada puerto como si nada

Entre más olas, más naufragaba

Mientras me dabas tu corazón

Yo era un marinero buscando amor

Iba por cada puerto como si nada

Entre más olas, más naufragaba

Yeh-yeh

Uoh-uoh-oh

Yeh-yeh, ah-ah

Yeh-yeh, ah-ah

Sin orgullo te dejo saber

Y algún día lo vas a entender

Si te dejo volar a otros brazos será por tu bien

Mientras me dabas tu corazón

Yo era un marinero buscando amor

Iba por cada puerto como si nada

Entre más olas, más naufragaba

Mientras me dabas tu corazón

Yo era un marinero buscando amor

Iba por cada puerto como si nada

Entre más olas, más naufragaba

Yeh-yeh

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
marinero /maɾiˈneɾo/ A2	noun - sailor
corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A1	noun - heart
amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1	noun - love
dolor /doˈloɾ/ B1	noun - pain
silencio /siˈlenθjo/ B1	noun - silence
ruido /ˈrweðo/ B1	noun - noise
cicatriz /sikaˈtɾiz/ B2	noun - scar
naufragar /nau̯fɾaˈɾ/ B2	verb - to shipwreck
escuchar /eskuˈt͡ʃaɾ/ A2	verb - to listen
hablar /aˈβlaɾ/ A1	verb - to speak
sincero /sinˈseɾo/ B1	adjective - sincere
culpable /kulˈpable/ B2	adjective - guilty
arrepentir /aɾeˈpentir/ B2	verb - to regret
momento /moˈmento/ A2	noun - moment
puerto /ˈpweɾto/ A2	noun - port
orgullo /oɾˈɡuʝo/ B2	noun - pride

Key Grammar Structures

• "Mientras me dabas tu corazón"

  ➔ Use of the imperfect tense 'dabas' (you used to give) in 'dabas' is to describe ongoing or habitual past actions.

  ➔ 'Dabas' is the imperfect form of 'dar' (to give).

• "Soy un idiota"

  ➔ Use of the present tense 'soy' (I am) for identification or creating a state of being.

  ➔ 'Soy' is the first person singular of 'ser' (to be).

• "Iba por cada puerto como si nada"

  ➔ Use of the imperfect tense 'iba' (I used to go) to describe habitual past actions, with 'como si' expressing a subjunctive mood of comparison ('as if').

  ➔ 'Iba' is the imperfect form of 'ir' (to go).

• "Que pare de sofrer"

  ➔ Use of the present subjunctive 'pare' after 'que' to express a wish, suggestion, or desire.

  ➔ 'Pare' is the present subjunctive form of 'parar' (to stop).

• "Sé que fui el culpable"

  ➔ Use of the indicative 'fui' (I was) to state a fact in the past, with 'que' introducing a subordinate clause.

  ➔ 'Fui' is the first person preterite of 'ser' (to be).

• "Y naufragaba"

  ➔ Use of the imperfect tense 'naufragaba' (was wrecking) to describe ongoing or repeated past actions.

  ➔ 'Naufragaba' is the imperfect form of 'naufragar' (to wreck).