Oye Mujer Lyrics in English by Raymix, Juanes
Cobijar is a beautiful, tender verb that literally means "to cover with a blanket" or "to tuck in". The form used in the song, cobijarte, specifically means "to shelter you."
In this electrocumbia hit, the singer expresses his desire to "cobijarte entre mis brazos" (shelter you in my arms). This phrase goes beyond a simple hug, conveying a deep feeling of wanting to protect and provide warmth and comfort to the one he loves. It's a wonderfully cozy and romantic word!
This song is a straight-up declaration of love, and it's so direct! The singer is completely overwhelmed by his feelings for a woman. He tells her, "Oye mujer / Lo que has provocado en mí / No tengo explicación" (Hey woman / What you've caused in me / I have no explanation). He feels totally conquered by her and admits he's even cried over her, which is a pretty big confession.
His desires are simple and sweet. He just wants to express his love physically and emotionally: "Yo solo quiero darte un beso y no más / Decirte lo que siento / Cobijarte entre mis brazos y ya" (I just want to give you a kiss, nothing more / Tell you what I feel / Shelter you in my arms and that's it). He sees her as incredibly beautiful, describing "la miel / Y un pétalo en tu piel" (the honey / And a petal on your skin), which makes him feel like he is "nada" (nothing) in comparison. It's a classic case of being so in love you can't think straight, all set to an amazing electrocumbia beat.
