La Otra Lyrics in English by Olga Tañón
Delincuente translates to "delinquent" or "criminal". It's an intriguing and somewhat provocative word to find in a song about love or desire.
In the context of "La Otra," the singer uses it to describe the person who has taken her place, referring to "la delincuente que ha tomado mi lugar" (the delinquent who has taken my place). This dramatic choice of word adds a strong emotional charge, suggesting betrayal and a sense of injustice, making it very memorable.
Olga Tañón's "La Otra" is a feisty declaration from a woman who prefers to be the other woman. She's not looking for a traditional relationship; she wants the excitement and passion of a secret affair. She sings, "prefiero ser la otra, la que se bebe de tu cuerpo cada gota" [I prefer to be the other one, the one who drinks every drop from your body], making it clear she's all about intense, fleeting moments.
She describes herself as "la delincuente que ha tomado mi lugar" [the delinquent who has taken my place] and the one who makes him "divertido y ocurrente" [fun and witty]. This isn't about heartbreak for her; it's about the thrill of a hidden love, the "locura de una noche de placer" [madness of a night of pleasure]. She doesn't want to be the steady partner; she wants to be the forbidden story, the one he confides in and makes him feel alive, even if it's just for a night.
