Tu Cárcel Lyrics in English Yahritza Y Su Esencia

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tu Cárcel by Yahritza Y Su Esencia from Spanish to English.

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You're leaving, babe

If that's how you want it, what can I do?

Your vanity won't let you understand

that in poverty you know how to love

I want to cry

and it destroys me that you think like that

and even more now that I ended up without you

It hurts me what you're going to suffer

But remember, nobody's perfect and you'll see that

You'll have more than a thousand better things

But sincere affection, never

Start forgetting this that you're leaving today and that you'll change

for the adventure that you'll soon see

It'll be your prison and you'll never get out

I want to cry

and it destroys me that you think like that

and even more now that I'm left without you

It hurts me what you're going to suffer

But remember, nobody's perfect and you'll see that

You'll have more than a thousand better things

But sincere affection, never

Start forgetting, about this that you're leaving today and that you'll change

for the adventure that you'll soon see

It'll be your prison and you'll never get out

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cárcel — prison / jail

Cárcel directly translates to "prison" or "jail," but in this song, it's not about a physical building with bars. It's a very powerful metaphor.

Yahritza Y Su Esencia sings "Será tu cárcel y nunca saldrás" (It will be your prison and you will never leave) to warn a departing lover. The word isn't about crime; it describes the inescapable emotional trap of regret and loneliness that awaits them after leaving a sincere love for a fleeting adventure. This metaphorical weight makes it a haunting and unforgettable choice.

“Tu Cárcel” is a heartfelt ballad where Yahritza, the emerging Mexican sensation, pours out raw emotion to a partner who is walking away in search of something shinier. Over tender guitar riffs, she reminds them that true love flourishes even in humble surroundings while vanity blinds them to what they already have. Her voice trembles with pain as she confesses she wants to cry, knowing the other person is trading genuine affection for a fleeting adventure.

Yet beneath the sorrow lies a prophetic warning. Yahritza predicts that all the “better” things awaiting her lover will never match the warmth of cariño sincero. That glamorous new life will become their own personal jail, locking them in regret they can never escape. The song blends vulnerability, pride, and a dash of poetic justice, turning heartbreak into a powerful lesson on the priceless value of sincere love.

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Yahritza Y Su Esencia Tu Cárcel Lyrics