Agua Lyrics in English by Jarabe de Palo

Camelo is a fantastic Spanish slang word that can mean "flirtation," "sweet talk," or even a playful "trick."

In the song, the singer is tormented by his love for a friend. He sings, "confundo tu sonrisa por camelo si me miras," which translates to "I mistake your smile for a flirtation if you look at me." This single, unique word perfectly captures his confusion and the song's central theme: the painful uncertainty between friendship and unspoken love.

This song lays out a classic, painful situation: being in love with your friend. The singer, Pau Donés, asks directly, "Cómo quieres ser mi amiga / Si por ti daría la vida" (How do you want to be my friend / If I would give my life for you?). He can't separate his romantic feelings from their friendship, admitting he mistakes her friendly smiles and affection for something more. The song's central idea is a powerful one: "Agua y sed / Serio problema" (Water and thirst / A serious problem). He is desperately thirsty, and she is the water right in front of him, but he can't have her.

So, what's the solution when you're dying of thirst but the water is off-limits? He knows the logical answer is to "Conservar / La distancia" (Keep / The distance) and "Renunciar / A lo natural" (Give up / What is natural). But the song ends with a cliffhanger. He mentions a letter he has sent her, which contains a "mensaje hay entre líneas" (a message between the lines). It seems he has decided he can't keep his distance after all and is about to confess everything, even if it means the friendship can't survive.