Con Los Años Que Me Quedan Lyrics in English by Gloria Estefan
Recapacitar means "to reconsider" or "to think things over." It’s a sophisticated verb that you won't hear in every song, suggesting deep and serious thought.
In this powerful ballad, Gloria Estefan sings "Sé que aún no es tarde para recapacitar" (I know it's not too late to reconsider). This single word captures the entire song's theme: a heartfelt plea for a second chance after making a mistake, promising to make things right with the years she has left.
Have you ever wanted to make a promise so big it covers the rest of your life? That's exactly what Gloria Estefan does in this song. The singer has made a mistake, admitting, "Quizás fue inmadurez de mi parte / No te supe querer" (Maybe it was immaturity on my part / I didn't know how to love you). Now, she's asking for a second chance, convinced their love is real and it's not too late.
Her solution is a huge, heartfelt vow: "Con los años que me quedan por vivir / Demostraré cuánto te quiero" (With the years I have left to live / I will show you how much I love you). She promises to spend all her remaining years making up for the past by "Borrando cada dolor / Con besos llenos de pasión" (Erasing every pain / With kisses full of passion). It's a powerful declaration of love and a plea for forgiveness, all rolled into one beautiful melody.
