Corazón Corazón Lyrics in English by Vicente Fernández
Diera is the imperfect subjunctive form of the verb dar (to give). While dar is common, this specific subjunctive form is less frequent and adds a layer of hypothetical desire or regret.
In the song, Vicente Fernández sings, "Yo qué diera por no recordarte" (What would I give to not remember you) and "Yo qué diera por no ser de ti" (What would I give to not be yours). This expresses a deep longing and a hypothetical wish to undo his feelings, making diera a poignant and engaging word choice.
Vicente Fernández's "Corazón Corazón" is a passionate plea from someone who can't imagine life without their love. He admits, "Es inútil dejar de quererte / Ya no puedo vivir sin tu amor" [It's useless to stop loving you / I can no longer live without your love]. He's practically begging, "No me quieras matar, corazón" [Don't try to kill me, heart].
It's a dramatic song where he reminds his beloved of their shared past, saying, "Recuerda el camino donde te encontré" [Remember the path where I found you] and "Recuerda un poquito quién te hizo mujer" [Remember a little who made you a woman]. But if she still decides to leave, he makes a heartbreaking declaration: "Te diré con el alma en la mano / Que puedes quedarte porque yo me voy" [I will tell you with my soul in my hand / That you can stay because I am leaving]. Talk about a mic drop!
