Se nos fue la mano is an idiomatic expression in Spanish that literally translates to "our hand went from us," but it means "we went too far" or "we got carried away."
In the context of this passionate song, it perfectly captures the intense, spontaneous, and perhaps slightly reckless nature of a romantic encounter. It implies that the lovers let their emotions and desires take over, leading to an unexpected and memorable night.
Have you ever had one of those nights where things just… get out of hand? That's exactly what Ednita Nazario and Luis Fonsi are singing about in "Se Nos Fue la Mano" [We Lost Control]. This song is all about a passionate, unexpected night that starts with a little rain playing in their favor, leading to a surrender in each other's arms.
They sing about how "beso tras beso retamos la luna" [kiss after kiss we challenged the moon], getting caught up in the moment and the desire to know "qué se siente tú en mí" [what it feels like you in me]. The lyrics vividly describe the intensity of the night, with the room getting cloudy from the heat and breathing, and the sun screaming "Se nos fue la mano" [We lost control] as it peeks through the window. It's a fun, slightly mischievous look at a night where passion takes over, and by the end, one of them is even hoping the other will "pierde el tren, por favor" [miss the train, please]!