Manuel Turizo, Carlos Cossio, Julian Turizo, Christian Mena, Juan Diego Medina, Santiago Mesa
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velando — watching over
Velando is the present participle of the verb velar, which means "to watch over" someone, often through the night. It carries a deeper meaning than simply "watching"; it implies a devoted, protective vigil.
In the song, the singer says, "Mientras yo aquí estoy velando por sacarte lo que te está matando" (While I'm here watching over you, to take away what's killing you). He uses this beautiful word to express his deep concern and his desire to protect the person he loves from her pain, like a guardian keeping watch.
This song is the ultimate 'you can do better' anthem from Colombian singer Manuel Turizo. He's talking to a friend who is heartbroken over a guy who didn't treat her right. He's not subtle about it, either, calling her ex an idiot right from the start: "Tú eres más que ese idiota" (You are more than that idiot).
He spends the whole song trying to convince her to move on and be happy. He tells her he's been waiting for her, ready to be the one who actually appreciates her. He says, "Ando todo el tiempo esperando / Por favor tú dime cuánto / Tengo que esperar para que seas feliz y no llores" (I'm waiting all the time / Please tell me how long / I have to wait for you to be happy and not cry). He's not just a shoulder to cry on; he wants to be the guy who saves her from her sadness and finally gets the girl.
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