Quédate Lyrics in English Christian Nodal

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Verse 1

You brought out the worst version of me

The lowest I've ever fallen was because of you

I didn't deserve all this

Not even as a lesson, to be honest

But if they ask, I say yes

That I learned, it made me stronger

To look good to people

Or: To make me look good to people

But it was useless to be with you

I didn't need hate

I only asked you for love

I don't know what I am anymore, because I cry

And men don't cry, no

Chorus 1

Again she calls me

She's worse than fame

According to her, she wanted to come back

But I had to beg her

Stay, but very far away

That barely the reflection of my mirror feels love

Stay, but very far away

Not even in my past I want to see you, please

Verse 2

Keep that distance

And erase my name from your body and soul

Just like I did

Like a gentleman

And I keep your secrets

And I'll be discreet if you don't step on my pain

Chorus 2

Again she calls me

She's worse than fame

According to her, she wanted to come back

But I had to beg her

Stay, but very far away

That barely the reflection of my mirror feels love

Stay, but very far away

Not even in my past I want to see you, please

Keep that distance

And erase my name from your body and soul

Just like I did

Like a gentleman

And I keep your secrets

And I'll be discreet if you don't step on my pain

Without stepping on the pain

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SONG MEANING

Christian Nodal’s “Quédate” is a raw confession of heartbreak and self-discovery. The Mexican star admits that a toxic relationship pushed him to his lowest point, made him doubt his own worth, and left him in tears he was told men shouldn’t shed. While he tells friends he became stronger, the song reveals lingering pain and the realization that what he really needed was love, not the hatred the romance bred.

Then comes the bold twist: he asks her to stay… but “muy lejos.” In a proud yet wounded tone, Nodal lays out clear boundaries: keep your distance, erase his name from your body and soul, and do not tread on his ache. By promising to guard her secrets “como un caballero,” he shows maturity, but the refrain underscores his true message: self-respect is worth more than any fame or rekindled fling. “Quédate” turns a breakup into a statement of resilience, reminding listeners that walking away can be the most powerful act of love for oneself.

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Christian Nodal Quédate Lyrics