Niño Lyrics in English by Milo J

Hoyuelos are 'dimples', the small indentations some people have on their cheeks. It's a charming word, usually associated with cute, smiling faces.

In this poignant song, Milo J creates a heart-wrenching image by singing, "...y su odio en tus hoyuelos" (...and its hatred in your dimples). He juxtaposes the innocence of a child's dimples with the harsh reality of hatred, powerfully illustrating a childhood lost too soon.

Milo J's "Niño" is a beautiful and heavy song where he seems to be talking to his younger self. He starts by remembering a beautiful, peaceful place with jasmine flowers and jacaranda trees, a place he longs to return to. But then, he turns his attention to a child, or "Niño," who is clearly going through a lot. He sees this kid's pain, singing about the "miedo al abandono" [fear of abandonment] and the "nudo de tu panza cuando te hablan de papá" [knot in your stomach when they talk to you about dad].

This isn't just a sad story, though. The older voice, who calls himself "un hombre con tristeza" [a man with sadness], is trying to comfort this child. He tells him, "Amor, no llores / Veo luz en tus males" [Love, don't cry / I see light in your troubles]. The song ends with a twist: a voice that seems to be his father's speaks from beyond. He says he's "descansando en paz" [resting in peace] and that one day the child will understand the advice he gave. It's a powerful message about facing a difficult past, finding hope, and understanding family.