Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and José Madero's “Mercedes” offers a unique opportunity for Spanish learners. The song's introspective and metaphorical lyrics provide a rich ground for exploring themes of love, pain, and addiction, expressed with poetic depth. Its acoustic nature allows the raw emotion in the vocals and the carefully crafted lyrics to shine through, making it a compelling piece for those looking to connect with the emotional power of the Spanish language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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destrozas /destroθas/ B2 |
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ilumino /ilumiˈno/ B2 |
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quemar /keˈmaɾ/ B2 |
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matamos /maˈtamos/ B2 |
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cruel /kɾuˈel/ B2 |
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lastímame /lasˈtima.me/ B2 |
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aliméntame /aleˈmenta.me/ B2 |
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punza /punˈθa/ B2 |
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recuerdo /reˈkweɾðo/ B1 |
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universo /uniˈβeɾ.so/ B2 |
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cumbre /ˈkum.bɾe/ B2 |
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correr /koˈreɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Me quemas, ya lo sé
➔ Present tense of the verb 'quemar' + 'ya lo sé' (I already know it)
➔ The sentence uses the **present tense** to express a current state or realization.
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Llévame por siempre y doquier
➔ Imperative form of 'llevar' (to take) with indirect object pronoun 'me' + 'por siempre y doquier' (forever and everywhere)
➔ Uses the **imperative mood** to give an energetic or urgent command or request.
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Sin ti no tengo aquí ya qué hacer
➔ Negative form with 'sin ti' (without you) + 'no tengo' (I don't have) + 'qué hacer' (what to do)
➔ The sentence employs a **negative construction** with 'sin' (without) followed by the pronoun, indicating absence or lack.
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Contémplame, voltéame a ver
➔ Imperative form of 'contemplar' (to contemplate, to look at) + direct object pronoun 'me', and 'voltéame' (to turn towards me)
➔ Uses the **imperative mood** of verbs to give commands or pleas, with object pronouns attached to indicate the target.
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Razono, aunque estúpido estoy
➔ First person singular present tense of 'razonar' (to reason) + 'aunque' (although) + 'estúpido estoy' (I am stupid)
➔ Uses the **present tense** of 'razonar' and a subordinate clause introduced by 'aunque' to express contrast.
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Ven, punza mi piel
➔ Imperative form of 'venir' (to come) + direct object 'punza mi piel' (prick my skin)
➔ Uses the **imperative form** of 'venir' combined with the direct object 'punza mi piel' to give a command or plea.
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