Igualan comes from the verb igualar, meaning "to equal" or "to compare to". While igual (equal) is common, the conjugated form igualan in this context is particularly evocative.
In the song, Manuel Medrano sings, "Pero no te iguala" (But it doesn't compare to you) and "Pero no te igualan" (But they don't compare to you). He uses it to emphasize that nothing, not even the beauty of rain or burning flames, can measure up to the person he loves, highlighting their unique and unparalleled beauty.
Get ready to fall in love with Manuel Medrano's "Ángel"! This song is all about that incredible moment when you finally find the person you've been dreaming of. Medrano sings, "La espera terminó, Llegó nuestro momento" [The wait is over, Our moment has arrived], perfectly capturing that feeling of destiny. He's been waiting for so long, and now that this person is here, it's like a dream come true.
He describes being completely swept away, saying, "Me llevaste al cielo con tus labios" [You took me to heaven with your lips]. It's clear this person is everything he imagined and more, as he repeats, "Eres como lo soñaba" [You are as I dreamed]. He even searched "en todas las galaxias" [in all the galaxies] for them! He wants to be everything for them, declaring, "Por ti sería el cielo y el mar, Por ti sería todo lo que me pidas" [For you I would be the sky and the sea, For you I would be everything you ask of me]. It's such a sweet and devoted song about finding that perfect, long-awaited love.
Manuel Medrano is a talented Colombian singer, songwriter, and musician born in Cartagena in 1987. Starting his musical journey with a guitar he received as a consequence of failing a school year, Manuel began writing songs at the age of 16, blending romantic melodies with diverse Latin American influences.
Since his breakthrough with hits like "Afuera del planeta" and the viral "Bajo el agua," Manuel’s soulful pop music has captivated audiences across Colombia and beyond. Signed to Warner Music, he won two Latin Grammy Awards in 2016, including Best New Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter Album, confirming his place among Latin America’s most enchanting voices.