Si nos dejan, meaning If they let us, is an ode to unstoppable romance. The singer imagines taking his beloved by the hand and escaping to a brand-new world where their love lasts a lifetime. Far from judgmental eyes, they will watch a nuevo amanecer, craft velvet castles from clouds, and live so close to heaven that God feels like a next-door neighbor.
Beyond its dreamy imagery, the song voices a universal wish: that society, family, or circumstance step aside and let pure love flourish. Wrapped in the warm tones of Regional Mexican music, José Alfredo Jiménez turns this hopeful plea into an unforgettable anthem that reminds us happiness is always within reach when two hearts stay united and brave enough to chase their shared dream.
José Alfredo Jiménez Sandoval (1926–1973) was a legendary Mexican singer-songwriter hailed as the king of modern Regional Mexican music and Rancheras. Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, he began his career singing a cappella despite not playing an instrument, captivating audiences with heartfelt classics like "El Rey", "Ella", and "Si Nos Dejan".
Over his career from 1946 to 1973, Jiménez composed more than 1,000 songs that have become timeless anthems of love, heartbreak, and Mexican pride. Known affectionately as "El Rey", his music continues to influence generations, celebrated in tribute albums and honored in his hometown with a uniquely styled mausoleum shaped like a traditional Mexican shawl and sombrero.