“PENDEJO” is Enrique Iglesias’ playful self-roast. The Spanish word pendejo loosely means “fool,” and Enrique uses it to admit how ridiculous he feels whenever an old flame pops back into his life. He thought he had moved on, yet one glimpse of her and he is spinning in circles again, handing over his heart “for a little while” and hoping she will finally feel what he feels. The lyrics capture that dizzy mix of attraction and frustration: the late-night phone anxiety, the memories that hit like the very first time, and the realization that she is now “in another league.”
At its core, the song is a lively reminder that love can make even the most confident person act silly. With a pulsing beat and the chant of “one love,” Enrique turns emotional chaos into a dance-floor confession, inviting listeners to laugh at their own moments of romantic weakness while they sing along.
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, born May 8, 1975, in Madrid, Spain, is a renowned Spanish singer, songwriter, and record producer. Son of famous singer Julio Iglesias and socialite Isabel Preysler, Enrique started his music career in the mid-1990s, initially keeping his identity secret to forge his own path. Famous for his Latin pop style, he quickly rose to become the bestselling Spanish-language artist of the 1990s with albums like Enrique Iglesias and Vivir.
By the early 2000s, Enrique successfully crossed over to the English-language market with hits such as Bailamos and Hero. Over his career, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide, earned the title "King of Latin Pop," and set multiple Billboard chart records, including 27 number-one hits on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Besides music, Enrique is known for his long-term partnership with Anna Kournikova and dedication to his family. His powerful vocals and catchy melodies continue to influence Latin and international pop music.