Los Van Van
Me gusta y no puede ser lyrics with English translation
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- Intermediate
- Released
- 1988
- Genre
- Son Cubano
- Length
- 6:18
Me gusta
I like
que me traten con amor, eso me gusta
to be treated with love, that I like
que me colmen de placer y de alegría
to be filled with pleasure and joy
cooperar con todo aquel que me lo pida.
to cooperate with anyone who asks me.
Me gusta
I like
cuando el profe haya en el aula te pregunta
when the teacher asks you in class
y tu respondes afirmativa la respuesta
and you respond positively to the question
aunque sé que tu la escuela la disfrutas.
even though I know you enjoy school.
Me disgusta que me digas que no fuiste a trabajar
I dislike you telling me that you didn't go to work
que no sonó el despertador, que cuento es ese dormilón
that the alarm didn't go off, what's that story, sleepyhead?
y me gusta que te enfades con lo que dice la gente
and I like it when you get angry about what people say
que cuento es ese corazón, que cuento es ese.
what story does that heart tell, what story does that one?
Me gusta
I like it
coincidir cada mañana en la parada
to meet every morning at the stop
con la chica que vive en el 105
with the girl who lives on the 105th
la que nos reparte el agua haya en la micro.
the one who hands out the water back on the micro.
Me gusta
I like it
que en las cosas del amor todo se diga
that in love matters everything is said
que cuando se pierda el gusto no se siga
that when the pleasure is lost, you don't follow
así tu vas para tu casa y yo voy para la mía.
so you go home and I go to mine.
Me disgusta que me digas que no fuiste a trabajar
I dislike that you tell me you didn't go to work
que no sonó el despertador, que cuento es ese dormilón
that the alarm didn't ring, what kind of nonsense is that, sleepyhead?
y me gusta que te enfades por lo que dice la gente
and I like that you get upset about what people say
que cuento es ese corazón, que cuento es ese.
what kind of story is that, my heart, what kind of story is that.
Ahora
Now
ella sabe mas o menos de mis gustos
she knows more or less about my tastes
por favor quiero pasear vayamos juntos
please, I want to stroll, let's go together
no lo dejemos para luego estoy en mi punto.
let's not leave it for later, I'm at my peak.
(Ya ves)
(You see)
Que te guste.
That you like it.
(Ya ves, ya ves me gusta pero no puede ser)
(You see, you see I like it but it can't be)
Me gusta y no se que pasa... me gusta quedarme en casa
I like it and I don't know what's going on... I like staying at home
me gusta que a ti te guste... pero no te disgustes mami...
I like that you like it... but don't be upset, mommy...
(Ya ves, ya ves, ya ves, me gusta pero no puede ser)
(You see, you see, you see, I like it but it can't be)
Quisiera ser... la oveja... de donde sacas la lana...
I wish I could be... the sheep... from where you get the wool...
para que cada mañana... ser la ropa que llevas...
so that every morning... I could be the clothes you wear...
como la llevas...
like the way you wear it...
(Ya ves)
(You see)
Así na' ma.
Just like that.
(Ya ves)
(You see)
Me gusta.
I like it.
(Ya ves, me gusta pero no puede ser)
(You see, I like it but it can't be)
Me gusta darte cariño, me gusta darte una flor
I like to show you affection, I like to give you a flower
que me trates con amor, que me digas que soy tu niño.
that you treat me with love, that you tell me I'm your boy.
(Ya ves)
(You see)
Yo soy.
I am.
(Ya ves, ya ves, me gusta pero no puede ser)
(You see, you see, I like it but it can't be)
Que yo quisiera ser tu astronauta, que yo quisiera cortarme el pelo
That I wish I could be your astronaut, that I wish I could cut my hair
lo que tu quieres yo no lo quiero
what you want I don't want
también quisiera ser panadero y no puede ser no, no.
I would also like to be a baker and it can't be, no, no.
(Ya ves)
(You see)
Como quisiera.
How I wish.
(Ya ves, ya ves, me gusta pero no puede ser)
(You see, you see, I like it but it can't be)
Estoy en mi punto mami, tu lo debes comprender
I'm at my peak babe, you must understand
y aunque pasen los años... yo no me dejo caer...
and even if the years go by... I won't let myself fall...
pa' que, pa' que.
for what, for what.
(Ya ves)
(You see)
Tu lo sabes.
You know it.
(Ya ves, ya ves, me gusta pero no puede ser)
(You see, you see, I like it but it can't be)
Si yo te pido que me acompañes
If I ask you to come with me
tu me contestas no puede ser
you answer me, it can't be
después de todo me he dado cuenta
after all, I've realized
es que tu estilo no es el que es... nene.
it's just that your style isn't what it is... baby.
(Ya ves, ya ves, ya ves, me gusta pero no puede ser).
(You see, you see, you see, I like it but it can't be).
(Pa' que te metes conmigo si tu estilo no es el que es)
(Why do you mess with me if your style isn't what it is)
Ya te lo dije mamita... no vengas más porque...
I've told you, darling... don't come back because...
(Pa' que te metes conmigo si tu estilo no es el que es)
(Why do you mess with me if your style isn't what it is)
Aunque te vea con la salla corta, aunque te vea con el pelo largo
Even if I see you with the short skirt, even if I see you with the long hair
tu estilo no es el que es.
your style isn't what it is.
(Pa' que te metes conmigo si tu estilo no es el que es)
(Why do you mess with me if your style isn't what it is)
Basta ya de llamarme, basta ya de buscarme.
Stop calling me, stop looking for me.
(Pa' que te metes conmigo si tu estilo no es el que es)
(Why do you mess with me if your style isn't what it is)
Si tu estilo no es el que es, si tu estilo no es el que es nene.
If your style isn't what it is, if your style isn't what it is, dude.
(Pa' que te metes conmigo)
(Why do you mess with me)
(Bis x5).
(Repeat x5)
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Key vocabulary
- amor
- loveB1
- afirmativa
- affirmativeA1
- agua
- waterA1
- aula
- classroomA2
- respondes
- answer
- aunque
- althoughB1
- sonó
- soundedB2
- dormilón
- sleepyhead
- cada
- eachB2
- vive
- livesA2
About this song
Los Van Van is a Cuban band in the son genre that helped pioneer songo in the late 1960s, blending electric instruments, jazz influences, and dance-focused son with topical lyrics. They are among Cuba’s most popular groups, known for shaping a sound that draws on African roots and island song traditions.