Temores translates to "fears." While the singular temor is not extremely rare, the plural form temores is used repeatedly and emphatically in this song, making it a central and memorable theme.
Julieta Venegas sings "Sin temores es mejor así" (Without fears, it's better this way), highlighting the idea of being open and authentic in a relationship. The repetition of this word underscores the song's message about vulnerability and trust, making it a powerful and enticing word for learners.
Julieta Venegas opens by taking something off the table before it even comes up. "No hace falta que tu me cuentes todo" [You don't need to tell me everything]. She isn't asking about old relationships or where a past road led before it led to her. "Si eso termino hubo en tu camino" [If that ended, there was a path]. "Una dirección te trajo a mi" [A direction brought you to me]. Looking is enough. "solo con mirarte ya lo se" [just by looking at you I already know]. "Muy bien quien eres tu" [Very well who you are].
The chorus turns the offer around: stop performing, just be here. "No tengas miedo de mostrarte" [Don't be afraid to show yourself]. "Tal y como eres es mejor así" [Just as you are is better]. Then she strips the request down to almost nothing. "Sin temores es mejor así" [Without fears it's better this way]. "Sin palabras es mejor así" [Without words it's better this way]. No explanations, no defense, no script. Just show up.
Julieta Venegas Percevault is a celebrated Mexican-American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and record producer known for her unique blend of pop rock, indie pop, and folk influences. Born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, she began her musical journey at a young age and is proficient in 17 instruments including the accordion and guitar.
Rising to fame with her platinum-selling album Limón y Sal (2006), Julieta has become one of the most influential voices in Latin music, earning multiple Latin Grammy Awards and Billboard chart-topping hits such as "Me Voy" and "Andar Conmigo." Throughout her extensive career since 1992, she has evolved artistically, seamlessly blending heartfelt lyricism with a modern alternative sound, captivating audiences across Latin America, Spain, and beyond.