Cheque En Blanco Lyrics in English by yuri, Paquita La Del Barrio
Cheque en blanco literally translates to "blank check". It's an interesting phrase because it's not just a financial term, but also a powerful metaphor.
In this song, the singer uses it to express her profound disdain. She leaves a "blank check" for her ex-lover, but instead of a monetary value, she tells him to write in "desprecio" (scorn or contempt) as his price, signed by her. This clever and cutting use of the phrase makes it particularly memorable and impactful.
Yuri, with an assist from the legendary Paquita La Del Barrio, delivers a powerful and sassy message in "Cheque En Blanco"! This song is all about realizing someone you once thought was decent actually has terrible taste and low standards. Yuri sings, "Pero que mal te juzgue / Si te gusta la basura" [But how badly I misjudged you / If you like trash], expressing her surprise and disappointment.
It's a fantastic anthem of self-worth, where the singer makes it clear she's not some object to be traded. She declares, "Yo no soy letra de cambio / Ni moneda que se entrega / Que se le entrega a cualquiera / Como cheque al portador" [I am not a bill of exchange / Nor a coin that is given / That is given to just anyone / Like a bearer check]. The ultimate mic drop comes when she offers a "cheque en blanco" [blank check] to this person, not for money, but for their "desprecio" [contempt] – because that's their true price. It's blunt, it's brilliant, and it's a perfect song for anyone who's ever had to tell someone off!
