Tatuajes Lyrics in English by Ivan Cornejo
Tatuajes translates to "tattoos", but its use in this song is what makes it so special. It's the key to understanding the song's deep feeling of longing and jealousy.
Ivan Cornejo sings that he's jealous of his ex-lover's tattoos because they get to touch her skin at night, while he can't anymore. This beautiful, heartbreaking metaphor turns a common word into a powerful symbol of lost intimacy, making it unforgettable.
This song is a deep dive into heartbreak, starting from the moment the singer wakes up crying from a dream about a lost love. Ivan Cornejo sings about feeling completely lost without this person, asking the question that haunts anyone who's been left for someone else: "Quiero saber / Lo que tú ves en él que no viste en mí" [I want to know / What you see in him that you didn't see in me]. But the jealousy here gets really specific and creative. He's not just jealous of the new guy; he's jealous of her tattoos, singing "me pongo celoso / De pensar que tus tatuajes / Van a tocarte en las noches" [I get jealous / Thinking that your tattoos / Are going to touch you at night]. It's such a unique way to express how much he misses being close to her.
He looks back on the relationship and feels like he gave everything he had, his heart and even "todo el control" [all the control], only to be broken into pieces. He's confident she won't be able to forget him, saying "Tú sabes bien que no vas a olvidarme" [You know well you're not going to forget me]. But even with all that pain and bitterness, there's a surprising twist. After describing how much she hurt him, he sees her happy with someone else and sings, "Aunque no sea conmigo, te deseo bien" [Even though it's not with me, I wish you well]. It's that mix of intense hurt, jealousy, and a final, painful wish for her happiness that makes this song so powerful.
