Bilingües means "bilingual." While it might seem straightforward, in the context of this song, it takes on a playful and intimate double meaning.
Lasso sings about wanting to "volvernos bilingües" (become bilingual) by kissing. He's not just talking about speaking two languages; he's using it as a metaphor for two people from different linguistic backgrounds connecting deeply and understanding each other through physical intimacy, transcending language barriers.
"Bilingües" is Lasso and Mau y Ricky's version of a very specific kind of relationship trouble: falling for someone who doesn't speak your language. It opens on a memory, "Recuerdo cuando me dijiste 'Babe, I don't speak Spanish'" [I remember when you told me "Babe, I don't speak Spanish"], and an honest confession right back, "Y yo que necesito alcohol para hablar en inglés" [And I need alcohol to speak English]. None of that stops the two of them from ending up together that same night: "Esa noche nos comimos como animales" [That night we ate each other like animals].
The chorus turns "I love you" into the song's real problem. Said in a language he's still learning, he can't be sure if it's true or if something got lost on the way: "No sé si estás jugando con mi corazón / O solamente es una mala traducción" [I don't know if you're playing with my heart, or if it's just a bad translation]. His solution, by the bridge, skips the vocabulary lesson entirely: "Pegar tu boca con la mía y volvernos bilingües" [Put your mouth to mine and become bilingual]. Then he begs in both languages at once, mid-sentence: "Please don't go, dame un chance, let me know" [Please don't go, give me a chance, let me know].
Lasso, born Andrés Vicente de Jesús Lazo Uslar in Caracas, Venezuela, is a celebrated singer-songwriter known for his vibrant fusion of pop rock with Latin and European rhythms like reggae and flamenco. Making his debut in 2011 with the album Sin Otro Sentido, he quickly rose to fame with hits like "No Pares de Bailar" and "Te Veo," which captured the hearts of audiences across South America.
Lasso's dynamic career expanded when he moved to Mexico City in 2015, where he released El Exilio Voluntario de una Mente Saturada and collaborated with renowned artists such as Camila Gallardo and Danna Paola. His unique sound and heartfelt lyrics have earned him accolades including Debut Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year at the Pepsi Venezuela Music Awards. Recently, Lasso won Best Pop/Rock Song at the 23rd Latin Grammy Awards, solidifying his place as a leading voice in Latin music.