ME PASE Lyrics in English by Enrique Iglesias, Farruko
Me pasé is a very common idiomatic phrase that literally translates to "I passed myself". It's the perfect way to say "I went too far," "I crossed the line," or "I overdid it."
In this song, Enrique Iglesias repeats this phrase to admit his big mistake. He sings, "Me pasé de copas" (I had too many drinks), which led him to cheat. Mastering this phrase is key to understanding the song's story of regret and is a great way to sound more like a native speaker.
Ever had a night out get a little too out of hand? In "ME PASE," Enrique Iglesias sings a classic morning-after apology to his partner, and his excuses are something else. He's begging for forgiveness for a "noche de rumba" (a night of partying) that went wrong, blaming everything except himself. According to him, "La culpa fue del ron / De la cerveza y el Dom Pérignon" (The fault was the rum, the beer, and the Dom Pérignon). The big mistake? He confesses, "Me pasé de copas / Me fui a dormir contigo / Y me desperté con otra" (I had too many drinks / I went to sleep with you / And I woke up with another woman).
To make things worse, he admits this isn't a new problem: "Hace más de un mes / Juré que era la última vez" (More than a month ago / I swore it was the last time). Farruko jumps in with his own set of excuses, even cheekily asking, "¿Qué culpa tengo yo que ella también sea bella?" (What fault is it of mine that she is also beautiful?). The song is a playful look at someone trying to talk their way out of trouble after a wild party, even when they know they're completely in the wrong.
