Tonterías translates to "foolishness" or "nonsense". It's a fun and very authentic Spanish word that you might not find in a standard textbook.
In this heartfelt song, the singer promises to love his partner unconditionally, accepting all their imperfections. He sings, "Aún con mis locuras y mis tonterías" (Even with my craziness and my foolishness), using this word to refer to the silly, quirky, or nonsensical things that make a person unique, showing a love that is deep and real.
This song by Mexican group Calibre 50 is a super direct and honest love letter. The singer starts by telling us that when people ask if his partner is his true love, he says she's the love of his life. He's not trying to paint a perfect fantasy, though. He admits that things aren't always great, saying, "A lo mejor no todo es perfecto pero / Pero se soluciona con besos" (Maybe not everything is perfect but / But it's solved with kisses). He even confesses that he makes her angry and sometimes makes her cry!
Despite the problems, his promise is simple and powerful: "Siempre te voy a querer" (I'm always going to love you). He vows to win her over every single day, even with his "defectos" (defects) and "locuras y mis tonterías" (craziness and foolishness). It's a promise for life, a commitment to be hers and for her to be his "Hasta que la muerte, un día nos separe" (Until death, one day separates us).
Formed in 2010 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Calibre 50 has become one of the most streamed names in regional Mexican music. Known for their dynamic fusion of norteño and banda styles, they feature unique instrumentation like the sousaphone, setting them apart in the norteño-banda genre.
Led today by vocalist and accordionist Beto Gastélum, the band has broken records with 27 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart. Their music spans a variety of styles from corridos and rancheras to cumbias and ballads, making them a versatile force in contemporary Mexican music.