Cariñito Lyrics in English Lila Downs

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Cariñito by Lila Downs from Spanish to English.
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Verse 1
I cry because of wanting you
Because of loving you, because of desiring you
I cry because of wanting you
Because of loving you, because of desiring you
Oh, darling, oh, my life
Never, but never abandon me, sweetheart
Never, but never abandon me, sweetheart
Verse 2
I cry because of wanting you
Because of loving you, because of desiring you
I cry because of wanting you
Because of loving you, because of desiring you
Oh, darling, oh, my life
Never, but never abandon me, sweetheart
Never, but never abandon me, sweetheart
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SONG MEANING

Feel the sway of the cumbia while your heart takes center stage! In "Cariñito," Mexican songstress Lila Downs blends irresistible tropical rhythms with a tender plea for everlasting love. The singer confesses that she literally cries for the one she adores: "Lloro por quererte, por amarte, por desearte" ("I cry for loving you, for wanting you, for desiring you"). Every tear becomes a rhythmic beat, turning raw emotion into music you cannot help but dance to.

Yet beneath the festive groove lies a simple, unforgettable request: "Nunca, pero nunca me abandones, cariñito" ("Never, never abandon me, my darling"). This heartfelt line repeats like a mantra, capturing the universal fear of losing someone special. "Cariñito" is a joyful cry of devotion, blending sweetness and vulnerability in a tune that invites you to move your feet while holding someone a little closer.

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