Perlas Negras Lyrics in English Natanael Cano , Gabito Ballesteros

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Perlas Negras by Natanael Cano from Spanish to English.
These lyrics have verified word for word translations. Click any lyric word to see the translation and hear the pronunciation!
A wine-colored dress, sun, sand and sea
She's so aphrodisiac, supernatural
She drinks a shot to forget that once they left her crying
She pretends it doesn't hurt and that's why she keeps drinking
Black pearls with Red Bull, and attitude can't be missing
Love to the coffin, for sexy dance she took a tour
Her friends tell her that she should make a blue page
So that he sees what he lost
Black pearls with Red Bull, attitude can't be missing
Love to the coffin, sexy dance takes a tour
Her friends tell her that she should make a blue page
So that they'll see what he lost, what he lost
Already into the vibe
She posted a story on Insta that looks so hot
That hearts rain on her, millions of suitors
But she only has one on her mind, I know how it feels
I'll ask for her phone, please don't stop me
I'm gonna leap to see what comes out
I can be the remedy for her pain
Because tonight she and I are the same
Oh well, I ended up begging
Because I know that with me she gets lost, gets lost
Nobody touched her like I did
That's why she dies for me
And even if we're bad sometimes
In bed everything gets fixed and she c*ms, she c*ms
If she's gonna see me with another, you know that's not real
Chill, babe, chill, babe
She drinks a shot to forget that once they left her crying
She pretends it doesn't hurt and that's why she keeps drinking
Black pearls with Red Bull, and attitude can't be missing
Love to the coffin, for sexy dance she took a tour
Her friends tell her that she should make a blue page
So that he sees what he lost
Black pearls with Red Bull, attitude can't be missing
Love to the coffin, sexy dance takes a tour
Her friends tell her that she should make a blue page
So that they'll see what he lost, what he lost
Did you like this lyrics translation?

ataúd — coffin

Ataúd translates to "coffin". It's a striking and somewhat dark word that immediately grabs attention because it's not commonly found in everyday song lyrics.

In "Perlas Negras," the phrase "El amor pa'l ataúd" (Love for the coffin) suggests a cynical view of love, implying that love is dead or only lasts until death. This dramatic imagery makes the word memorable and adds a unique, edgy tone to the song.

"Perlas Negras" follows a woman getting ready for a night out after a breakup. She puts on a wine-colored dress and heads for the water, using drinks and attitude to cover up a heartbreak she pretends doesnt still hurt.

The chorus follows her out dancing, Red Bull in hand, making sure everyone sees shes moved on ("so theyll see what he lost"). In the second half, the narrator notices her online, wants her number, and hopes he can be what she needs for the night, admitting theyre both a little broken too.

Its a rebound story told corridos tumbados style: less about lasting romance, more about the night, the outfit, and the attitude that gets her through it.

Did you know?
In addition to reading lyric translations, you can now learn Spanish with music and lyrics from your favorite artists.
Yes, including Perlas Negras by Natanael Cano!
No more boring lessons. You can now learn with engaging and culturally relevant lyrics from the best artists.
LEARN SPANISH WITH PERLAS NEGRAS BY NATANAEL CANO
Learn Spanish with music with 8190 lyric translations from various artists including Natanael Cano
Check out our mobile app
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Rated 4.9 by 7000+ learners
Rated 4.9 stars
Learn Spanish with lessons based on this song!
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
Rated 4.9 by 7000+ learners
Apple and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
MORE VERIFIED TRANSLATIONS
MORE NATANAEL CANO