Perro Lyrics in English Romeo Santos

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Perro by Romeo Santos from Spanish to English.

I failed you again

For a red skirt I fell again

And I am like that

A feminine scent can throw me off

I don't have a manual

How do I control the urges without letting you down?

I sound cynical

I'm not that bad, since my conscience is killing me

Tell me if you can tame me, because I learn

I stay still, just put a collar on me

I'm disobedient when I get horny

But if you train me I won't fail you again

Tell me, my boss lady, come, lay down respect

When others get close I start barking

And tell me if you accept this repentance

My love, because I swear to you that I want to change

Oh, I'll be your tender dog

Oh, babe, you can trust

Yo, let me hear that

I want to take it in

Educate myself in the doctrine of being loyal to you

It sounds cynical

A beautiful woman always activates my existence

Oh, I want to change, I can swear it

But something magnetic pulls me back again

And it's no excuse, I take after my father

I want to change, I can swear it

I'm like a dog in heat

Being loose in the street

Tell me if you can tame me, because I learn

I stay still, just put a collar on me

I'm disobedient when I get horny

But if you train me I won't fail you again

Tell me, my boss lady, come, lay down respect

When others get close I start barking

And tell me if you accept this repentance

My love, because I swear to you that I want to change

Oh, I'll be your tender dog

Oh, babe, you can trust

Stay

I am tame, babe, meek

Well, now all the misunderstood

Grab your lady

To the side, like that

For this guitar duel

Like a dog

Go ahead, Martinez

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SONG MEANING

“Perro” finds Romeo Santos putting his flaws under a magnifying glass and comparing himself to a restless dog that keeps chasing the next temptation. Using playful canine imagery, he admits that a single whiff of “una falda roja” can make him lose focus, yet he begs his partner to “put a collar on him,” train him, and teach him loyalty. The track becomes a confession of infidelity, but also a promise of change: Romeo owns his impulsive nature, blames inherited instincts, and still hopes that love, patience, and a firm hand can tame his wandering heart.

Behind the catchy bachata guitars and flirtatious ad-libs, the song explores a serious tug-of-war between desire and commitment. Romeo calls his lover “mi patrona,” asking her to set boundaries so he can bark away rivals and finally behave. It is equal parts apology, self-deprecating humor, and romantic plea—a reminder that even the biggest flirt can dream of becoming someone’s “perro tierno” if given guidance and a second chance.

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Romeo Santos Perro Lyrics