Bebiendo Lágrimas Lyrics in English by KAROL G
The word melancolía translates to "melancholy" in English. It's a beautiful and evocative word that describes a feeling of pensive sadness, often without an obvious cause.
In the song, Karol G sings, "Estoy fría, Dios mío, qué melancolía" (I'm cold, my God, what melancholy). This perfectly captures the deep, somber mood of heartbreak and resignation that permeates the lyrics, making it a powerful and memorable choice.
This song is a full-on funeral for a dead relationship, and KAROL G is hosting the wake. She starts by making a dramatic announcement: "Hoy oficialmente anuncio mi retirada / Oficialmente renuncio al amor con dolor" (Today I officially announce my retirement / I officially renounce love with pain). She's decided that the best way to get over this heartbreak is to drink it away, literally saying she's going to drink her own tears: "hoy hasta las lágrimas me voy a tomar para olvidar" (today I'll even drink my tears to forget).
She's not just sad, though; she's also angry and a little bit petty. She knows she was there before the other woman and that she didn't deserve this. She admits her friends saw the "red flag" but she ignored them. The best line has to be "estoy llorando en un yate" (I'm crying on a yacht), which is such a perfect mix of heartbreak and flexing. She even warns him that if they ever get back together, "va a ser pa' yo vengarme" (it will be for me to get revenge). It's a powerful anthem for anyone who has decided to turn the page, even if it hurts.
