Extrañarte means "to miss you" or "to long for you." While "to miss" might seem like a common concept, the Spanish verb extrañar carries a deeper emotional weight than a simple translation might suggest.
In the context of this song, the singer asks, "Y qué hay de malo en adorarte / En quererte y extrañarte?" (And what's wrong with adoring you / With loving you and missing you?). It highlights the intense longing and emotional connection the singer feels, making it a central theme of the song's passionate plea.
Rosario opens with an apology that doesn't really sound sorry: "Te pido perdón por quererte tanto" (I'm asking your forgiveness for loving you so much). She lists the evidence against herself — too many roses, a stolen kiss at exactly the wrong moment, messages piling up on an answering machine after calling someone at dawn. It's a confession where the only real crime is caring too much.
The hook drops the guilt and says the plain thing instead: "Por un beso tuyo, tuyo" (for a kiss of yours, just yours) followed by "Yo por poco muero de alegría" (I nearly die of joy). No metaphors, no build-up — she just wants that one kiss and says so, every time the chorus swings back around. By the last verse the excuses are gone too. She stops explaining and just repeats "Solo te pido perdón" (I'm only asking your forgiveness), because by then the wanting has already said everything the apology needed to.
Rosario Flores, born Rosario del Carmen González Flores on November 4, 1963, in Madrid, Spain, is a celebrated Spanish singer and actress known for her powerful voice and vibrant fusion of rumba, flamenco, bossanova, and Latin pop. Daughter of legendary artists Antonio González (El Pescaílla) and Lola Flores, and sibling to Lolita and Antonio Flores, Rosario continues her family's rich musical legacy with a dynamic career spanning over three decades.
A two-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Rosario has captivated audiences with albums like Muchas Flores and De Mil Colores. Her artistry blends passionate flamenco roots with contemporary Latin rhythms, making her one of Spain's most influential modern voices. Beyond music, her acting roles and cultural presence further enrich her notable career.