Ma Lyrics in English by Jay Wheeler
Anormales translates to "abnormal ones" or "unusual ones." While it might seem like a straightforward word, its use in this context is quite interesting and endearing.
Jay Wheeler uses it to describe himself and his love interest, singing, "Ma, es que tú y yo somos iguales, anormales" (Ma, it's that you and I are the same, abnormal ones). He's not using it negatively, but rather to highlight their unique connection and how they stand out from the norm, suggesting a special bond that defies typical expectations. It's a playful and affectionate way to say they're perfect for each other precisely because they're a little different.
Jay Wheeler spends four minutes admitting something he clearly did not want to admit. A sampled English voice opens the track, and then he drops straight into it: "Tengo que admitirlo, me haces falta, ma" (I have to admit it, I miss you, ma). What makes it land is how domestic the missing is. There is no grand declaration, just "Y sin ti la casa se siente fría, ma" (and without you the house feels cold, ma), and the small confession that he is already halfway to the car: "Estoy a punto de montarme en el carro" (I'm about to get in the car).
The middle verse is where he stops being sad and starts being funny about it. He wants her in his hoodie, he puts little flames on her stories so she knows exactly what he means, and he tells her to keep the story straight at home: "Dile a tu pai que tú y yo solo somos amigos" (tell your dad that you and I are just friends). Then the bluntest line in the song, which is also the most honest one: "Intento con otra pero no me sale" (I try with someone else but it doesn't work). He still carries her photo in his wallet, and he says so out loud. The hook just keeps circling back to "Y no tenerte hace daño" (and not having you hurts).
