Te Dije Lyrics in English Julion Alvarez Y Su Norteño Banda
Faldero literally translates to "lapdog". It's an interesting and somewhat rare word to find in song lyrics, especially in this context.
In the song, the singer declares, "El que un día fui un perro faldero, no va más" (The lapdog I once was, no more). He uses this term to describe his past self as someone overly submissive or devoted, always following his partner's lead. It's a vivid metaphor for breaking free from a relationship where he felt controlled.
In "Te Dije," Julión Álvarez sings from the perspective of someone who has finally reached their limit in a relationship. He explains that he gave countless warnings, saying he told his partner "three, six, ten... more than a hundred" times that things needed to change. Despite his efforts, he constantly gave in to her wishes, losing count of the times he said "no" only to have her insist on "yes."
This song is a declaration of self-love and the end of an era. The singer makes a powerful statement: "Te amo, pero no tanto / Como a mí" (I love you, but not as much as I love myself). He's done being a "perro faldero" (lapdog) and is choosing to heal by explaining his side of the story. While he acknowledges she has her own version of events, he ends things with a final, distant wish: "Dios te bendiga, ojalá que encuentres paz" (God bless you, I hope you find peace).
