Cansonas is a colloquial and expressive word that means 'annoying' or 'tiresome'. While related to cansado (tired), cansonas specifically describes someone or something that is irritatingly persistent or bothersome.
In the song, the singer uses it to describe his partner's behavior when she gets on his nerves, saying, "cuando te pones cansonas" (when you get annoying). It's a relatable and vivid term that adds a touch of everyday realism to the lyrics, making it memorable and engaging for learners.
Have you ever been so annoyed with someone you love that you want to send them "lejos" [far away]? That's exactly how Ivan Villazon feels in "Pero Qué Va"! He sings about those days when his partner is aggressive, making him want to call the police or just give her a kiss to calm her down. He even admits, "no entiendo a veces como te soporto cuando te pones cansonas" [I don't understand sometimes how I put up with you when you get annoying].
But here's the twist: despite all the drama and wanting to "alargarme ballenas" [stretch out whales] (a funny way of saying he wants to escape!), he can't stand being without her. He declares, "contigo es que yo soy feliz" [with you is when I am happy] and "eres el amor de mi vida" [you are the love of my life]. Even though she might be jealous and "le gusta la guerra" [likes war], she's still "la mujer más bella del planeta" [the most beautiful woman on the planet] to him. It's a fun, honest look at how love can be a crazy mix of frustration and pure joy!