A Medio Paso Lyrics in English by PATY CANTU
Arriesgar means "to risk" or "to take a chance." It's a dynamic verb that captures a moment of uncertainty and potential.
In the song, Paty Cantú sings, "Y no tocar, y no arriesgar," expressing the dilemma of being close to someone she loves but hesitating to take the leap and risk everything. This word perfectly encapsulates the emotional tension and vulnerability in the lyrics, making it both relatable and intriguing.
Paty Cantú sings about standing right outside the door of a love she can't quite let go of. She opens with "Antes de ti creía saber" ["Before you, I thought I knew"] — before this person, she thought she understood love, and now she knows it for real. That's the whole tension of the song: she's "A medio paso de tu puerta" ["Half a step from your door"], close enough to knock, too scared to actually do it.
The chorus keeps circling the same question — "Pensando si llamarte o si no" ["Thinking whether to call you or not"] — because reaching out means risking the "no." What she wants isn't a guarantee, just a "Tal vez" ["Maybe"], one more shot at something that felt right the first time: "Como si fuera la primera vez" ["As if it were the first time"].
