Por Cobarde Lyrics in English by Yami Safdie, Emanero
Cobarde translates to "coward." It's a strong, emotionally charged word that isn't used lightly in everyday conversation or many songs.
In "Por Cobarde," Yami Safdie repeatedly uses this word to directly address an ex-lover, asserting that they lost their chance due to their cowardice. The repetition emphasizes the finality of the breakup and the ex-partner's failure to commit, making it a central and impactful theme of the song.
Yami Safdie and Emanero's "Por Cobarde" is a super direct song about cutting ties with someone who's been controlling and demanding. The singer is totally over it, asking, "Decime quién te pensas que sos / Reclamando mi corazón" [Tell me who you think you are / Claiming my heart]. She makes it clear that this person is "un problema y tengo la solución" [a problem and I have the solution]: she wants nothing to do with them!
It's all about reclaiming independence. She sings, "Yo no soy tu propiedad y no estoy pa' tus necesidades" [I am not your property and I'm not here for your needs] and "No me gusta que controlen mi vida, eso no es mi estilo" [I don't like my life being controlled, that's not my style]. The title, "Por Cobarde" [Because you're a coward], comes in when she says, "Pasó tu turno y lo perdiste por cobarde" [Your turn passed and you lost it because you're a coward], implying he was too scared to step up and be an equal partner. Now, she's enjoying her freedom and doesn't have to explain anything to anyone. "Gozo la vida a mi manera" [I enjoy life my way] is such a great line!
