Aprovéchate Lyrics in English Café Tacvba
Desquítate comes from the verb desquitarse, which means to get revenge or to take something out on someone. It's a strong, emotionally charged word that isn't commonly found in everyday romantic songs.
In "Aprovéchate", the singer invites his lover to "Desquítate conmigo ahora" (Take it out on me now). This phrase is particularly interesting because it flips the script, offering himself as an outlet for her past hurts, creating a unique dynamic of vulnerability and devotion.
Aprovéchate means "Take advantage", and that's exactly what the singer is inviting his lover to do. In this catchy alt-rock track, Café Tacvba’s narrator confesses that he is head-over-heels in love and willing to be turned upside down. He knows his partner has been hurt before, so he offers himself as a kind of emotional punching bag - and also as a safe place to heal. The chorus repeats the invitation: “Aprovéchate de mí” - “Make the most of me” - highlighting his open-hearted vulnerability and almost playful self-sacrifice.
Behind the upbeat rhythm lies a mix of tenderness and irony. The singer is flipping the power dynamic: instead of the usual tale of someone being exploited, he volunteers to be used, hoping that his lover will regain confidence and learn to trust again. It’s a song about devotion, healing, and the strange bargains we strike when love meets past pain. Whether you hear it as romantic, ironic, or a bit of both, Aprovéchate captures the messy beauty of giving yourself fully to another person.
