El Préstamo Lyrics in English Maluma

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Préstamo by Maluma from Spanish to English.
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Listen Chan, turn up the microphone for me a little bit there
I have to say a few things that
She doesn't want to hear
Verse 1
Only out of curiosity, I have to ask you
Will you leave it or take it?
You don't see that I have to use it
With you and with others
I promised not to mistreat it again
Prechorus 1
Sorry but I have my reasons
In the game of love I've lost a lot
The past made me like this
And I prefer to speak to you clearly
Chorus 1
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
The biggest thing that I had
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
I gave you all my love
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
The biggest thing that I had
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
I gave you all my love
And you don't want to return it
What happened babe? What was I going to give you what?
Verse 2
It's been several months
Giving you what you deserve
Three in the morning and at night another two times
It seems that this grows and grows
Hopefully you don't forget to pay the interest
You didn't arrive at the best moment
If I say otherwise, I'd be lying to you
I analyze and conclude it
Every madman with his own
Or: To each with his own
Don't stay alone
Men there are plenty
Or: There is a surplus of men
Why don't you look for who loves you and fall in love
Don't stay alone
Men there are plenty
Or: There is a surplus of men
Why don't you look for who loves you and fall in love
Chorus 2
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
The biggest thing that I had
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
I gave you all my love
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
The biggest thing that I had
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
I gave you all my love
And you don't want to return it
Prechorus 3
Sorry but I have my reasons
In the game of love I've lost a lot
The past made me like this
And I prefer to speak to you clearly
Chorus 3
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
The biggest thing that I had
And you don't want to return it
I didn't give it, I didn't give it, I lent it
I gave you all my love
And you don't want to return it
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BRYAN SNAIDER LEZCANO CHAVERRA, EDGAR BARRERA, JUAN LUIS LONDONO ARIAS, KEVIN MAURICIO JIMENEZ LONDONO
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SONG MEANING

El Préstamo turns love into a business deal, and Maluma is the savvy yet wounded banker. Over an infectious reggaeton beat, the Colombian superstar tells his partner that his corazón was never a gift - it was only on loan. He keeps repeating "yo no lo di, yo lo presté" to underline that he expects his feelings back with interest. The playful metaphor hides real vulnerability: past heartbreaks have made him cautious, so he speaks upfront about limits, payments, and emotional late fees.

Between confident swagger and honest confession, the song explores modern relationships where affection can feel transactional. Maluma warns his lover that if she will not honor the "loan agreement," plenty of other suitors are waiting in line. The result is a catchy mix of flirtation, financial imagery, and raw transparency that invites listeners to dance while thinking twice about how they invest their hearts.

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