Está Dañado Lyrics in English by Ivan Cornejo
Mijo is a colloquial contraction of the words mi hijo, which literally translates to "my son". It's a very common and warm term of endearment used by parents and older relatives in many Spanish-speaking countries.
In this heartbreaking song, the singer's mother asks him, "Ay, mijo ¿por qué no la traes más seguido?" (Oh, my son, why don't you bring her around more often?). This single word adds a deep layer of personal and familial pain to the breakup, making the story feel incredibly real and relatable.
This song is a classic sad-boy anthem about a breakup that still hurts. Ivan Cornejo is completely stuck on someone, remembering everything from her scent to the way she danced. He thought he had found the one, the woman who "prometió el amor eterno" [promised eternal love]. He admits he fell for her promises completely, especially when she said "que por vida siempre me ibas a querer" [that you were going to love me for life]. But it all fell apart, and she broke his heart.
What makes this song so good is the detail about his mom. She keeps asking about his ex: "Mi madre pregunta por ti" [My mother asks about you]. He doesn't know what to tell her. It's such a real and awkward situation to be in after a split. Even though it was a painful experience, he says he doesn't regret it. He learned a valuable lesson: who not to believe.
