Apodera comes from the verb apoderarse, which means 'to take possession of' or 'to seize'. It's a much more dramatic and powerful word than simply 'to take', deriving from the word poder (power).
In this passionate song, the singer describes how seeing her lover makes her feel: "Se apodera de mi cuerpo, de mi alma y mi cabeza" (He takes over my body, my soul, and my head). She's describing a total surrender, a feeling so strong it seizes complete control of her being, making this a very memorable and intense word to learn.
Argentina's famous duo Pimpinela drops us straight into a secret, swept-away romance in "Cuando Lo Veo". The woman in the song is caught up in an intense whirlwind with a younger partner. When she is with him, her logic totally shuts down: "Se le nubla la razón" [Her reason clouds over] and "no existe nada" [nothing else exists]. The track does not hide the elephant in the room either. There is a real age difference and a complicated double life at play. She points directly to his "ternura y juventud" [tenderness and youth], yet admits that "en su vida hay alguien más" [in her life there is someone else]. Even with a ticking clock on the fling, she chooses to ride it out anyway: "Vivirá hasta el final / Su cuento de hadas" [She will live her fairy tale until the very end].
What makes this track pop is the complete burst of adrenaline in the chorus. The phrase "Cuando lo veo" [When I see him] kicks off a wave of defiance where she forgets everyone around her and admits, "Tiene ganas de todo" [She feels up for anything / She craves everything]. Then comes a wonderfully blunt wish: "Y con veinte años menos / Sé que yo me atrevería" [And with twenty years less, I know I would dare]. It is messy, electric, and completely honest about wanting to turn back the clock just to dive into trouble with both feet.
Pimpinela is a renowned Argentine musical duo known for their dramatic storytelling through songs that blend pop and romantic ballads. Founded by siblings Lucía and Joaquín Galán, Pimpinela has captivated audiences since the early 1980s with their distinctive style of dialogue-driven duets.
Their emotionally charged performances often explore themes of love, heartbreak, and relationships, making them a beloved fixture in Latin music. With a rich catalog of hits, Pimpinela continues to influence the genre and charm Spanish-speaking fans worldwide.