Alejandro Sanz paints a charming picture of rich poverty in “No Tengo Nada.” The Spanish singer admits he owns no glittering treasures, yet he carries a “secret plan,” some flares for celebration, and a heart tattooed with soul. What he truly values is waking up with his lover’s whisper on his back, staring into her eyes, and feeling every fear melt away. The repetition of “yo no tengo nada” (I have nothing) isn’t defeatist; it’s a playful confession that material things pale beside the spark he shares with her.
By listing everything he lacks and then trumping it with what he does have—her gaze, her name on his lips, the warmth of a morning embrace—Sanz reminds us that love can turn empty pockets into fireworks. The song is a tender, upbeat anthem to emotional wealth, perfect for learners who want to feel how Spanish turns simplicity into poetry.