Terciopelo translates to "velvet". It's a beautiful and somewhat luxurious word that isn't commonly found in everyday Spanish songs, making it stand out.
In "Si Nos Dejan," the lyrics paint a romantic picture of a couple creating a new world together. They sing, "Haremos con las nubes terciopelo" (We will make velvet with the clouds), which is a wonderfully poetic and imaginative way to describe building a soft, comfortable, and dreamlike haven for their love. This imagery makes the word particularly memorable and enticing.
"Si Nos Dejan" (If They Let Us) is built entirely around one conditional wish. Ximena Sariñana and Jay de la Cueva keep picturing a whole life together, one line at a time, as long as nothing gets in the way: "Nos vamos a querer toda la vida" ("We're going to love each other for our whole lives"), "Buscamos un rincón cerca del cielo" ("We'll look for a corner close to heaven"). It's less a plan than a daydream, repeated until it sounds like a promise, and every verse closes on the same line, "Será lo que soñamos" ("It will be what we dreamed"), as if saying it enough times might be what finally lets it happen.
Ximena Sariñana Rivera, born on October 29, 1985, in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter and actress known for her captivating blend of pop, rock, and Latin pop. Raised in Mexico City, she began her artistic journey early, acting in popular telenovelas and films directed by her father and penned by her mother.
Her debut album, Mediocre (2008), received critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination, showcasing her talent as a songwriter and performer. Over the years, Ximena has released several acclaimed albums, including Ximena Sariñana (2011) and No Todo lo Puedes Dar (2014), with her music reflecting deep personal experiences and Mexican cultural influences. Beyond music, she has acted in films and served as a judge on the reality show México tiene talento. With a career spanning over two decades, Ximena continues to inspire and innovate in the Latin music scene.