Cartas Por Jugar Lyrics in English by No te va Gustar
Adormecido translates to "drowsy" or "numb." It's a more evocative word than simply saying "tired," suggesting a deeper state of being lulled or sedated.
In the song, the lyric "No es el vino quien me tiene adormecido" (It's not the wine that has me drowsy/numb) implies that the speaker's state of mind isn't just from alcohol. It hints at a deeper emotional or existential weariness, making the word particularly poignant and intriguing.
No Te Va Gustar, an amazing band from Uruguay, brings us "Cartas Por Jugar," a song that feels like a late-night conversation with a friend. The singer finds himself up at "las tres de la mañana" [three in the morning], admitting he has nowhere to go and knows this feeling from his "noches más oscuras" [darkest nights]. He's not trying to impress anyone with fancy words or arguments, just sharing his "convicciones" [convictions]. He believes some songs offer refuge and that "lo que se rompió, con el tiempo lo cura el amor" [what broke, love heals with time].
It's a really heartfelt plea, almost a prayer, as he repeatedly asks a higher power to help someone he cares deeply about: "Que lo veas, que lo saques de su cuerpo / Ese cuerpo que me ha dado todo" [That you see him, that you take it from his body / That body that has given me everything]. He apologizes, saying "Te juro no quise ofenderte, te pido perdón" [I swear I didn't want to offend you, I ask for forgiveness], making it clear he's not just drunk, because "No es el vino quien me tiene adormecido" [It's not the wine that has me sleepy]. The title, "Cartas Por Jugar" [Cards Left to Play], comes from his hope that when morning comes, the person will open their eyes and see "que yo sigo acá" [that I'm still here]. It's a powerful message about enduring love and hope, even in the face of deep worry.
