Quiero Lyrics in English Malu
Empeñas comes from the verb empeñarse, which means to insist, strive, or be determined to do something, often despite difficulties or against better judgment.
In the song, Malú uses it to describe how one sometimes stubbornly believes in things, even when reality suggests otherwise. For example, "a veces te empeñas en creer que dar la vida es la mejor de las rutinas" (sometimes you insist on believing that giving your life is the best routine) and "a veces te empeñas en creer que es el destino el mejor de los caminos" (sometimes you insist on believing that destiny is the best path). It captures a relatable human tendency to hold onto beliefs or hopes with strong conviction.
Quiero captures the moment when love’s spark meets life’s crossroads. The singer remembers leaving a romance behind, convinced that yesterday’s magic only happens once. When fate makes their paths cross again, she feels the pull of a possible reunion yet senses the risk of falling into the same routine. This push-and-pull between destiny and free will turns the story into a relatable tug-of-war: should we trust serendipity, or protect the fragile freedom we’ve fought so hard to win?
At its heart, the chorus is an anthem of empowerment. Repeating Yo quiero, yo puedo — I want to, I can — Malú celebrates self-belief, resilience, and the courage to start over. She has learned to “lick her wounds,” set the world beneath her feet, and sprint toward new horizons, knowing that pain often signals growth. By the final refrain, “I can fly, live in freedom,” the song lifts like a declaration that true love begins within, and the sky is the limit for anyone brave enough to claim it.
