La Manzana Permitida Lyrics in English by Reyli Barba

Permitida means "permitted" or "allowed." While it might seem like a common word, its use in the phrase "la manzana permitida" (the permitted apple) is what makes it particularly interesting and unique in this song.

This phrase is a direct inversion of the well-known biblical concept of the "forbidden apple." By calling his beloved his "permitted apple," the singer playfully suggests that she is not only allowed but encouraged, a source of pure joy and acceptance, unlike the forbidden fruit that brought temptation and consequence. This clever twist on a familiar idiom makes the word memorable and enticing.

Reyli Barba's "La Manzana Permitida" is a beautiful, heartfelt declaration of love and devotion. He's been through a lot, tripping up many times in life, but his love has always been there to lift him up. He sings, "Me he levantado de tu mano amor" [I have gotten up by your hand, my love], showing how much he relies on this person.

He describes his lover as everything to him: "Eres el amor de mi vida" [You are the love of my life], "mi canción, mi café" [my song, my coffee]. The most interesting line is "Eres la manzana permitida" [You are the permitted apple], a clever twist on the forbidden fruit, implying that with this person, love isn't a sin but a blessing. He's faced "trampas y ciclones" [traps and cyclones] and even admits to some questionable choices, but through it all, his love is his constant, his reason for everything.