Engañabas comes from the verb engañar, meaning 'to deceive' or 'to trick'. The imperfect tense here, 'engañabas', indicates an ongoing or habitual action in the past.
In the song, the singer laments, "Cariño bueno te ofrecí / Y tú me engañabas" (I offered you good affection / And you were deceiving me). It highlights a past betrayal, making it a key word in understanding the song's theme of heartbreak and deceit in love.
This song from Agua Marina is a classic tale of love lost and a fresh start! Our singer gave their all, offering "Amor sincero yo te di" [Sincere love I gave you] and "Cariño bueno te ofrecí" [Good affection I offered you], expecting nothing in return. But guess what? Their partner was being unfaithful! Talk about a betrayal.
Now, the tables have turned. The old flame wants to come back, but our singer is over it. They declare, "Ahora que quieres regresar Ya no quiero nada" [Now that you want to return I don't want anything]. Why? Because they've moved on! "Ahora yo tengo un nuevo amor Ya estás olvidada" [Now I have a new love You are already forgotten]. The chorus sums up the bittersweet reality of love: "Así es el amor Cuando tú quieres no te quieren" [That's how love is When you want, they don't want you]. It's a relatable feeling, right? Sometimes when you love, you aren't loved back, and when you finally forget someone, they suddenly remember you. It's a powerful message about moving on and finding happiness after heartbreak!