Esperanza Lyrics in English Enrique Iglesias

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Esperanza by Enrique Iglesias from Spanish to English.
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Verse 1
Esperanza, where are you going hiding your gaze
Of sadness abandoned in loneliness?
Esperanza, believe me, I didn't want to hurt you
I beg you that you understand me if I let you down
Esperanza, I assure you that without you today I have nothing
That you will always be the angel of my dreams
Chorus 1
Here I am, you see me, begging you for forgiveness
If I truly failed you, that wasn't my intention
Blame me and bury your pain in my chest
But don't ever leave
Don't ignore me, please
Verse 2
How hard it is to discover the emptiness in your gaze
Where that supernatural blaze used to burn
Hidden in a corner with the world upside down
And that it's all because of my stupidity
Chorus 2
Here I am, you see me, begging you for forgiveness
If I truly failed you, that wasn't my intention
Blame me and bury your pain in my chest
But don't ever leave
Don't leave me, please
Here I am, you see me, begging you for forgiveness
If I truly failed you, that wasn't my intention
Blame me and bury your pain in my chest
But don't ever leave
Don't leave me
Chorus 2
Please
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SONG MEANING

Esperanza means Hope in Spanish, and Enrique Iglesias turns this single word into a heartfelt plea. Throughout the song he speaks directly to Esperanza, a woman whose eyes now hide the sparkle they once had. With passionate apologies he admits his mistakes and begs her to stay, promising that life without her feels empty. Every chorus is a desperate “forgive me” that paints a vivid picture of regret and longing.

Beyond a simple love song, Esperanza is a reminder that hope can slip away when we hurt someone we care about, yet it can also be reborn through sincere repentance. Iglesias mixes vulnerability and devotion, showing learners that even in moments of despair we reach for the light of reconciliation. The track invites listeners to reflect on their own relationships, practice empathy, and remember that keeping hope alive often starts with the courage to say “I’m sorry.”

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