Tarde Lyrics in English Morat

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tarde by Morat from Spanish to English.

I haven't quit that habit

Of tracking your steps

Of keeping a message ready

Just in case

I get some sign

That you're already alone

I want you to know that I still exist

And to tell you

'Hey, what's up?'

I, trusting that you remember

Always calculating when to show up

And I always arrive late

Late

Seeing you dancing with somebody burns

With how fast you fall in love

Tell me how you expect me to catch up to you

Because when you cry, you cry

Hours on a stranger's shoulder

That showed up early to console you

But I've been ready for three years

And I always arrive

Late

Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh

Late

Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh

Late

Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh

And I always arrive late

My door never stayed shut

Because our ending stayed open

I never neglected your gaze

A damn airport took it from me

I know that you had plans to leave

And that our future was uncertain

But since I saw that you came back

I want to tell you

'Hey, what's up?'

I, trusting that you remember

Always calculating when to show up

And I always arrive late

Late

Seeing you dancing with somebody burns

With how fast you fall in love

Tell me how you expect me to catch up to you

Because when you cry, you cry

Hours on a stranger's shoulder

That showed up early to console you

But I've been ready for three years

And I always arrive

Late

Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh

Late

Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh

Late

Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh

And I always arr-

But since I saw that you came back

I want to tell you 'Hi-'

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descuidé — I neglected / I didn't take care of

Descuidé comes from the verb descuidar, meaning 'to neglect', 'to disregard', or 'to not take care of'. It's a powerful word that implies a lack of attention or care, often leading to something being lost or damaged.

In the song, the lyricist sings, "Yo nunca descuidé tu mirada" (I never neglected your gaze). This line is particularly poignant as it conveys a deep sense of devotion and constant attention, emphasizing that despite external forces (like an airport taking her away), his focus on her never wavered. It's a more nuanced and emotionally charged word than a simple 'forgot' or 'lost', making it very memorable.

“Tarde” is a bittersweet confession of bad timing. The Colombian band Morat slips into the shoes of someone who cannot shake an old love, checking the phone for any hint that the ex might be single again. He has text messages drafted, memories on replay and an open door at home — yet each time he finally works up the courage to show up, he discovers she has already found someone else. Watching her dance with another “arde” (it burns), but what aches even more is realizing that the perfect moment to win her back always passes a few minutes before he arrives.

The chorus drives home the frustration of forever being “tarde” — late to comfort her tears, late to spark a new beginning, late to everything that matters. While the music keeps an upbeat folk-pop energy, the lyrics paint a picture of longing, regret and the cruel difference between being ready and being on time. In short, “Tarde” is the anthem for anyone who has loved fiercely, planned every word in advance and still missed their chance by one heartbreaking instant.

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