Portate Bien Lyrics in English by Tomas Ballardo

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Portate Bien by Tomas Ballardo from Spanish to English.

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I don't like that they are taking the time

nor that by carrying out the

calls and monza what is said about that

tomorrow at the time of the grave did not you know

that it was not half goat I do not know why

don't run out you accepted I don't like it

constant touches jealous if there is already

someone to whom I am not accountable and this

woman is my mother and she is not playing

to the detective be dramatic with me no

serves you

behave well because it's safe and you're going to

lose

I'm tired of counting to 10

contraction of those and I'll come out as cheap

behave well and do not ask the hours of

yesterday without the teques and

uncertain and once I tell you better go

used to behave well because in a

miss shot diet

The girl said she was already drinking rum, she no longer

I'm playing to describe being dramatic

with me you do not serve yourself behave well because

this wall and you're going to lose me

I'm tired of counting to 10 again

action of these and I will go out like bullets

to see you well and do not ask there is now

who attends you smell them that is unfaithful to you

and once I live better go

getting used to be good because not

no one is in retirement to lose

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Pórtate bien — Behave yourself

Pórtate bien is a common Spanish phrase that means "behave yourself" or "act properly." While it might seem simple, its directness and use in this song make it quite impactful.

In the context of the lyrics, the singer is directly warning someone to change their behavior, or they will lose him. It's a strong, assertive command that drives the central theme of the song, making it memorable and relatable for anyone who has ever had to set boundaries in a relationship.

Tomas Ballardo's "Portate Bien" is a direct message to a jealous partner, laying down the law about what he won't tolerate in a relationship. He's tired of the constant questioning and accusations, making it clear that he doesn't like them "tomando el tiempo" [taking my time] or playing detective. He even brings his mother into it, stating that the only person he answers to is her: "si ya hay alguien a que no le rindo cuentas y esta mujer es mi madre" [if there's anyone I don't answer to, it's my mother].

The chorus is a blunt warning: "Pórtate bien porque es seguro y me vas a perder" [Behave yourself because you're surely going to lose me]. He's at his limit, saying he's "cansé de contar hasta 10" [tired of counting to 10] and that another dramatic action will make him leave like a bullet. He's not interested in discussing past hours or suspicions of infidelity, telling his partner to "mejor vete acostumbrado" [you better get used to it] because he's not going to put up with it. It's a no-nonsense declaration that he's ready to walk away if things don't change.

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