Encanto Lyrics in English by Miguel Bosé
Encanto translates to "charm" or "enchantment." It's a beautiful and evocative word that perfectly captures the essence of the song's title and its exploration of love's captivating yet sometimes dangerous nature.
In the lyrics, "ese íntimo encanto" refers to the deep, personal, and almost magical allure that love possesses. It's not just a superficial attractiveness, but a profound enchantment that can both enthrall and consume, making it a central and intriguing theme of the song.
Miguel Bosé's "Encanto" is a really intense look at love, not as some sweet, gentle thing, but as a powerful, almost destructive force. He describes love as something that "va y se defiende" [goes and defends itself], like a wild thing. It's compared to lava, sweeping everything away: "Como la lava, lo arrastra, todo apaga" [Like lava, it drags it, it extinguishes everything].
He talks about how love can really get under your skin, making your blood run and then leaving you in pain: "El amor corre la sangre y te recorre / Y te abandona al dolor" [Love runs through your blood and goes through you / And abandons you to pain]. It even "Roba en silencio los corazones" [Steals hearts in silence] and takes away your sleep. But despite all this, there's an "íntimo encanto" [intimate enchantment] to it, a slow vertigo that you make your own. It's unforgettable, even if it brings suffering, and it's seen countless beautiful things come and go, just like love itself: "Y el amor va y se va" [And love comes and goes].
