La Disputa Lyrics in English by Elder Dayán Díaz, Rolando Ochoa
Disputa translates to "dispute" or "conflict". It's an engaging word that immediately sets a dramatic tone for the song.
In "La Disputa," the word refers to the internal conflict the singer experiences between his conscience and his heart. His heart wants to pursue a woman who already has a boyfriend, while his conscience tells him it's wrong. This central theme of internal struggle makes disputa a very fitting and memorable word for the song.
Have you ever been caught between what your heart wants and what your head knows is right? That's exactly the hilarious and relatable dilemma Elder Dayán Díaz sings about in "La Disputa"! He's completely smitten with someone, but there's a big problem: "Ella tiene novio y no debo mirarla" [She has a boyfriend and I shouldn't look at her].
His conscience is screaming at him, telling him "no es lo correcto" [it's not right], but his heart is just saying, "no es nada, una cana al aire" [it's nothing, a fling]. He's so obsessed that he can't sleep, and when he does, "La veo en sueños" [I see her in dreams]! He even imagines kissing her "como un caramelo" [like a candy]. It's a fun, honest look at that internal battle when desire clashes with good judgment. You can almost feel his frustration!
