Empeño can mean 'pledge' or 'pawn', referring to the act of giving something valuable as security for a loan. It's an interesting word because it's not commonly found in romantic song lyrics.
In this song, the lyrics say, "Si quieres me empeño dime cuánto das por mí" (If you want, I'll pledge myself, tell me how much you'd give for me). Here, it's used metaphorically to express a deep level of devotion and willingness to sacrifice everything for the beloved, making it a unique and memorable expression of love.
Have you ever been so smitten you just want to shout it from the rooftops? That's exactly the vibe of Los Minis de Caborca's "Mas Que Amigos"! This song is all about that exciting, head-over-heels feeling when you're falling for someone and can't wait to make it official.
The singer is completely captivated, saying things like "me robaste el aire y hasta la respiración" [you stole my air and even my breath] and "me robaste el sueño y ya no puedo dormir" [you stole my sleep and now I can't sleep]. He's so into this person that he even asks, "si quieres me empeño dime cuánto das por mí" [if you want me, tell me how much you'd give for me] – talk about being all in! The main thing he wants is to tell everyone, especially his friends, that this person is his girlfriend and that they are "más que amigos" [more than friends]. He wants to share all the details, from how they met to the exact moment they shared their first kiss. It's a sweet and eager declaration of new love!