Tú, Solo Tú Lyrics in English by Selena
Perdición is a powerful Spanish word that translates to "perdition," "ruin," or "damnation." It's a dramatic term you won't find in just any song, suggesting a total loss of one's way.
In this classic mariachi ballad, Selena sings about being so heartbroken that she throws herself into self-destructive habits: "me tiro a la borrachera y a la perdición" (I throw myself into drunkenness and perdition). This word perfectly captures the depth of her despair and the feeling of being utterly lost to a consuming love.
This song is a full-on, over-the-top declaration of heartbreak. Selena isn't just sad; she's completely falling apart and wants her ex to know it's all their fault. She opens by saying, "Mira como ando mi amor por tu querer / Borracha y apasionada" (Look how I am, my love, because of your love / Drunk and passionate). She's not holding back. She says she's given herself over to "la borrachera y a la perdición" (drunkenness and ruin) just to try and forget this person.
She points the finger directly, singing "Tú, sólo tú / Has llenado de luto mi vida" (You, only you / Have filled my life with mourning). According to her, this one person is the cause of all her tears, disappointment, and desperation. The ex isn't just a bad memory; they're a "sombra fatal / Sombra del mal" (fatal shadow / shadow of evil) that follows her everywhere. It's a classic ranchera-style song, full of huge emotions and dramatic language, and Selena's powerful voice sells every bit of the pain.
