Solita – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Babasonicos
• Album: Anoche

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Babasónicos with "Solita," a song rich in subtle romanticism and Argentine rock flair. This track is a fantastic opportunity for Spanish learners to grasp nuanced expressions of affection and introspection. With its poetic lyrics about unrequited love and patient observation, you'll encounter everyday vocabulary alongside more figurative language, making it special for understanding emotional depth in Spanish through music. The repetitive and clear chorus provides an excellent chance to practice listening comprehension and internalize common phrases related to love and self-discovery.

[English]

I know your name, even in my dreams

I know that in them, you don’t know who I am

I know when, at what time, where, and how you like it

I also know that the surprise is for you

I’ve decided not to tell you a thing

Just to look at you, smile, and hide until you

On your own, realize that I like you

That you were confused, completely clueless

That you’re in love with a guy like me

I know your name, even in my dreams

I know that in them, you don’t know who I am

I know when, at what time, where, and how you like it

I also know that the surprise is for you

I’ve decided not to tell you a thing

Just to look at you, smile, and hide until you

On your own, realize that I like you

That you were confused, completely clueless

That you’re in love with a guy like me

...

I’ve decided not to tell you a thing

Just to look at you, smile, and hide until you

On your own, realize that I like you

That you were confused, completely clueless

That you’re in love with a guy like me

That you’re in love with a guy like me

That you’re in love with a guy like me

Baby, you’re in love with a guy like me

...

[Spanish]

Sé tu nombre hasta cuando sueño

Sé que en ellos no sabés quién soy

Sé cuándo, a qué hora, dónde y cómo te gusta

También sé que la sorpresa es para vos

Tengo pensado no decirte nada

Mirarte, una sonrisa y esconderme hasta que vos

Solita te des cuenta que te gusto

Que estabas confundida, en la pavada total

Que estás enamorada de un chico como yo

Sé tu nombre hasta cuando sueño

Sé que en ellos no sabés quién soy

Sé cuándo, a qué hora, dónde y cómo te gusta

También sé que la sorpresa es para vos

Tengo pensado no decirte nada

Mirarte, una sonrisa y esconderme hasta que vos

Solita te des cuenta que te gusto

Que estabas confundida, en la pavada total

Que estás enamorada de un chico como yo

Tengo pensado no decirte nada

Mirarte, una sonrisa y esconderme hasta que vos

Solita te des cuenta que te gusto

Que estabas confundida, en la pavada total

Que estás enamorada de un chico como yo

Que estás enamorada de un chico como yo

Que estás enamorada de un chico como yo

Nena, estás enamorada de un chico como yo

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
nombre /ˈnombɾe/ A1	noun - name
soñar /soˈɲar/ A2	verb - to dream
gustar /ɡusˈtaɾ/ A2	verb - to like
sorpresa /soɾˈpɾesa/ A2	noun - surprise
mirar /miˈɾaɾ/ A1	verb - to look
sonrisa /soŋˈɾisa/ A2	noun - smile
esconderse /eskoŋˈdeɾse/ B1	verb - to hide
confundida /konfunˈdiða/ B1	adjective - confused
pavada /paˈβaða/ B2	noun - nonsense
enamorada /enamoˈɾaða/ B1	adjective - in love
chico /ˈtʃiko/ A1	noun - boy
pensado /penˈsaðo/ A2	verb - thought
cuenta /ˈkwenta/ A2	noun - account/realization
nena /ˈnena/ A2	noun - girl/baby
total /toˈtal/ A2	adjective - total

Key Grammar Structures

• Sé tu nombre hasta cuando sueño

  ➔ Present tense of the verb 'saber' ('sé') used with an object clause.

  ➔ The word 'sé' means 'I know'. It shows knowledge or awareness, here extended even to dreams.

• Sé que en ellos no sabés quién soy

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'que' introducing indirect knowledge.

  ➔ The clause 'que en ellos no sabés quién soy' depends on 'sé', expressing 'I know that...'.

• Sé cuándo, a qué hora, dónde y cómo te gusta

  ➔ Interrogative pronouns used in a declarative clause expressing knowledge.

  ➔ Words like 'cuándo', 'dónde', and 'cómo' act as indirect question markers within a statement.

• Tengo pensado no decirte nada

  ➔ Periphrasis using 'tener + participle' to indicate intention.

  ➔ 'Tengo pensado' literally means 'I have it thought', implying a premeditated decision.

• Mirarte, una sonrisa y esconderme hasta que vos

  ➔ Use of infinitives as nominal or sequential actions.

  ➔ The sequence 'mirarte, una sonrisa y esconderme' lists intended actions in infinitive form.

• Solita te des cuenta que te gusto

  ➔ Subjunctive 'des' after expression of realization in subordinate clause.

  ➔ 'Te des cuenta' uses the subjunctive for the reflexive verb 'darse cuenta' (to realize).

• Que estabas confundida, en la pavada total

  ➔ Use of imperfect tense 'estabas' for a past mental or emotional state.

  ➔ The form 'estabas' describes a continuous condition in the past — being confused.

• Que estás enamorada de un chico como yo

  ➔ Present progressive emotional state with 'estar + participle/adjective'.

  ➔ 'Estás enamorada' means 'you are in love', describing a present ongoing emotional state.