Me Prometí – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Ivan Cornejo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of Ivan Cornejo's "Me Prometí," a beautiful and vulnerable song that offers a window into the intricacies of Spanish language and emotion. Through its heartfelt lyrics about self-promises and moving on from heartbreak, you'll not only grasp practical vocabulary related to feelings and relationships but also experience the lyrical depth and storytelling typical of Regional Mexican music. Its clear, evocative storytelling makes it an excellent piece for understanding emotional expressions in Spanish, making the learning journey both impactful and memorable.

[English]

I promised myself

For you, I'm nothing

It's never enough for you

I promised myself

Let her go, she's not for you

Even if you lose this battle, let her go

Look in the mirror and tell me

Are you happy?

You have to wake up

You have to accept the truth

Don't cover your eyes

Don't try to run away

Don't call her again

When, supposedly, you wanted to change

I promised myself that I'd never talk about you again

That I was going to forget you (that I was going to forget you)

I promised myself that this time, this time

Supposedly, I was going to change (supposedly, I was going to change)

It hurts so much to hear your voice

It was sweet until it lied

I wish I were more aware (I wish I were more aware)

To stick to what means not loving you

I have to leave (open your eyes)

I have to leave

Leave once more

And this time for real

No more looking back

Leave once more

And never look back again

I really need to heal

I promised myself that I'd never talk about you again

That I was going to forget you (that I was going to forget you)

I promised myself that this time, this time

Supposedly, I was going to change (that supposedly, deep down in you, it was never your fault)

Let her go, she's not for you

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[Spanish]

Me prometí

Para ti soy nada

Nunca es suficiente para ti

Me prometí

Suéltala, no es pa ti

Aunque pierdas esta guerra, déjala ir

Vete en el espejo y dime

¿Estás feliz?

Tienes que despertar

Tienes que aceptar la verdad

No te tapes los ojos

No te quieras escapar

No le llames de nuevo

Cuando, según, querías cambiar

Me prometí que nunca iba a hablar más de ti

Que te iba a olvidar (que te iba a olvidar)

Me prometí que esta vez, esta vez

Según, iba a cambiar (según, iba a cambiar)

Arde tanto escuchar tu voz

Era dulce hasta que mintió

Quisiera ser más consciente (quisiera ser más consciente)

Cumplir lo que es no quererte

Me tengo que ir (abre tus ojos)

Me tengo que ir

Irme una vez más

Y esta vez de verdad

Ya no mirar hacia atrás

Irme una vez más

Y más nunca voltear

Ya necesito sanar

Me prometí que nunca iba a hablar más de ti

Que te iba a olvidar (que te iba a olvidar)

Me prometí que esta vez, esta vez

Según iba a cambiar (que según dentro de ti, nunca fue tu error)

Suéltala, no es pa ti

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
prometí /pɾomeˈti/ B1	verb - I promised myself
suficiente /su.fiˈθjen.te/ A2	adjective - enough, sufficient
guerra /ˈɡe.ra/ B1	noun - war
espejo /esˈpe.xo/ A2	noun - mirror
feliz /feˈlis/ A1	adjective - happy
despertar /des.peɾˈtaɾ/ B1	verb - to wake up
verdad /beɾˈdad/ A2	noun - truth
ojos /ˈo.xos/ A1	noun - eyes
escapar /es.kaˈpaɾ/ B1	verb - to escape
cambiar /kamˈbjaɾ/ A2	verb - to change
olvidar /ol.βiˈdaɾ/ A2	verb - to forget
voz /bos/ A2	noun - voice
dulce /ˈdul.θe/ A2	adjective - sweet
mintió /minˈtjo/ B1	verb - lied
sanar /saˈnaɾ/ B2	verb - to heal

Key Grammar Structures

• Me **prometí**

  ➔ Reflexive verb in the preterite tense.

  ➔ The verb "prometerse" (to promise oneself) is used reflexively. The preterite tense (prometí) indicates a completed action in the past: "I promised myself."

• Aunque **pierdas** esta guerra, déjala ir

  ➔ Subjunctive mood after "aunque".

  ➔ "Aunque" (although, even if) often triggers the subjunctive mood in Spanish. "Pierdas" is the present subjunctive form of "perder" (to lose).

• ¿**Estás feliz**?

  ➔ Use of *estar* for temporary states or conditions.

  ➔ Spanish uses two verbs for "to be": *ser* and *estar*. *Estar* is used to describe temporary states or conditions, like being happy. Being happy is seen as a feeling that can change. *Ser* is used to describe inherent or permanent characteristics.

• Tienes que **despertar**

  ➔ Use of "tener que" + infinitive to express obligation.

  ➔ "Tener que" + infinitive is a common construction in Spanish to express obligation or necessity. "Tienes que despertar" means "You have to wake up" or "You need to wake up."

• No te **tapes** los ojos

  ➔ Use of reflexive verb in the subjunctive mood for commands.

  ➔ In negative commands with reflexive verbs, the subjunctive mood is used. "Tapar" means "to cover." "No te tapes los ojos" is a negative command telling someone not to cover their eyes.

• Cuando, **según**, querías cambiar

  ➔ Use of "según" as an adverb meaning "supposedly" or "allegedly."

  ➔ Here, "según" doesn't mean "according to," but rather "supposedly" or "allegedly". It expresses doubt or disbelief about the claim that the person wanted to change.

• Quisiera ser más **consciente**

  ➔ Conditional tense to express a wish or desire.

  ➔ "Quisiera" is the conditional form of "querer" (to want). The conditional tense is often used to express wishes, desires, or polite requests. "Quisiera ser más consciente" means "I would like to be more aware" or "I wish I were more aware."