Yo Te Recuerdo – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Juan Gabriel, Marc Anthony
• Album: LOS DUO

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of "Yo Te Recuerdo," a powerful collaboration between Mexican icon Juan Gabriel and salsa superstar Marc Anthony. This song is a fantastic way to experience authentic Spanish lyrics and their beautiful poetic expressions of remembrance and enduring love. Its seamless blend of traditional balladry with energetic salsa offers a rich linguistic and cultural journey, making it special for anyone learning Spanish through music. Pay attention to how the lyrics convey deep emotion and vivid imagery, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of Spanish romantic vocabulary and phrasing.

[English]

You know, my love, I have never forgotten you

I remember you in every star that appears

You know, my love, I have always remembered you

And I see you in every flower offered to the hummingbird

You know, my love, I have always found you

In every mallow that blooms

In every bird that sings

When dawn and dusk arrive, I remember you

When the leaves dance

When the air rocks them for us

When the night is white

When it gets dark at seven o'clock

When the rain falls

When it disappears

When the moon comes out

And when the sun sets

I remember you

...

[Spanish]

Sabes amor yo nunca te he olvidado

Te recuerdo en cada estrella siempre que aparece

Sabes amor siempre te he recordado

Y te miro en cada flor que al colibrí se ofrece

Sabes amor yo siempre te he encontrado

En cada malva que florece

En cada pájaro que canta

Cuando amanece y anochece yo te recuerdo

Cuando las hojas bailan

Cuando el aire nos las mese

Cuando la noche es blanca

Cuando a las siete se oscurece

Cuando la lluvia cae

Cuando desaparece

Cuando la luna sale

Y cuando el sol se mete

Yo te recuerdo

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
recordar /re.korˈðar/ B1	verb - to remember
estrella /esˈtɾe.ʝa/ A2	noun - star
amigo /aˈmi.ɣo/ A2	noun - friend
corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A2	noun - heart
flor /ˈfɫor/ A2	noun - flower
cantar /kãnˈtʰaɾ/ B1	verb - to sing
luz /luθ/ A2	noun - light
noche /ˈnotʃe/ A2	noun - night
caer /kaˈeɾ/ A2	verb - to fall
salir /saˈliɾ/ A2	verb - to go out
luz /luθ/ A2	noun - light
sol /sol/ A2	noun - sun

Key Grammar Structures

• Sabes amor yo nunca te he olvidado

  ➔ Present perfect tense (he olvidado) to express an action that has relevance to the present.

  ➔ The phrase "nunca te he olvidado" emphasizes that the speaker has never forgotten the person.

• Te miro en cada flor que al colibrí se ofrece

  ➔ Present tense (miro) to describe a habitual action.

  ➔ The phrase "te miro en cada flor" indicates that the speaker sees the person in every flower, suggesting a deep connection.

• Cuando amanece y anochece yo te recuerdo

  ➔ Use of conjunctions (cuando) to connect clauses.

  ➔ The phrase "cuando amanece y anochece" shows the times when the speaker remembers the person, indicating continuity.

• Cuando la lluvia cae

  ➔ Use of present tense (cae) to describe a current action.

  ➔ The phrase "cuando la lluvia cae" indicates a specific moment when the speaker remembers the person.

• Y cuando el sol se mete

  ➔ Use of conjunctions (y) to add information.

  ➔ The phrase "cuando el sol se mete" continues the list of moments when the speaker remembers the person.

• Yo te recuerdo

  ➔ Simple present tense (recuerdo) to express a general truth.

  ➔ The phrase "yo te recuerdo" is a direct statement of the speaker's feelings.