Carteras Chinas Lyrics in English by ELENA ROSE, Los Ángeles Azules, Camilo
Carteras Chinas literally translates to "Chinese Purses". In the song, it's used as a modern metaphor for anything that is fake or inauthentic, similar to the idea of a knock-off designer bag.
ELENA ROSE sings that there are more "carteras chinas" in the world than people who love from the heart. She uses this unique phrase to contrast the superficiality of the world with the real, authentic love she has found.
This song has such a funny and modern take on love! The main idea is that in a world full of fake things, finding a real connection is rare and special. ELENA ROSE uses a perfect example for this: "Hay más carteras chinas / Que gente que ama con el corazón" (There are more Chinese purses / Than people who love with their heart). The song celebrates that she and her partner are the real deal, the genuine article in a world of knock-offs.
She sees her partner as someone almost magical, asking, "Sé que tienes alas, ¿dónde las guardaste?" (I know you have wings, where did you hide them?). This person is so amazing that if everyone were like them, the world wouldn't even need electricity because "Se iluminaría todo" (Everything would be illuminated). It's a super sweet and simple song about finding your person and promising to love them forever, "a la orilla del mar" (by the seashore).
