Detente Lyrics in English Mike Bahía , Danny Ocean

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Detente by Mike Bahía from Spanish to English.
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Tell me what you're doing here
When it was supposed
That you wouldn't come back?
What's your apology for?
Playing at leaving and coming back
That's how you always fix it
As if it didn't hurt
Stop, if what you have isn't called love
I beg you please, with all my heart
Don't play with my mind
That time was enough
That you said goodbye to never come back again
And you always come back
You always come back, stop
If what you have isn't called love
Then don't try it
That time was enough
That you said goodbye to never come back again
And you always come back, you always come back
Since you left, girl, and plan to come back
I wanted to ask you if you can bring me
An “I love you”, a sincere “I love you”
Because if not, stop, stop
Look me straight in the face
That people find out that you lie to me
You lie to me
You're not a good person
This isn't, isn't love
It's a whim, with good flavor
Understand that, and understand now
That I love you babe, but stop
If what you have isn't called love
Then don't try it
That time was enough
That you said goodbye to never come back again
And you always come back, you always come back
And stop, please
If what you have isn't called love then don't try it
That time was enough
That you said goodbye to never come back again
And you always come back, you always come back
You have me in a back-and-forth, back-and-forth
You use me and that's not right
Babe, it's okay that I love you
But that's not the way
To spend a whole life for real, stop
If what you have isn't called love
I beg you please, with all my heart
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vaivén — back-and-forth / sway

Vaivén literally refers to a repetitive back-and-forth movement, like the sway of the sea, a swing, or something that keeps going and coming.

In the song, "Me tienes en un vaivén" means "You have me in a back-and-forth," describing the emotional ups and downs caused by a partner who leaves and returns. It’s a vivid, poetic word that captures instability in a relationship and is more unique than everyday vocabulary like amor or perdón.

Mike Bahía and Danny Ocean invite us into a push-and-pull love story where the heart finally draws a line. Detente paints the picture of someone who keeps walking out, only to waltz back in as if nothing happened. The narrator has had enough of this emotional merry-go-round; if the visitor’s feelings are not genuine love, they are politely (but firmly) asked to stop playing games.

With catchy hooks and a tropical pop groove, the song balances frustration and charm. It turns a common relationship dilemma into a sing-along anthem of self-respect, reminding listeners that affection without sincerity is just a sweet-sounding capricho. Whether you are dancing or reflecting, Detente encourages you to protect your peace and demand the honest te quiero you deserve.

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