Cuando Nos Volvamos A Encontrar Lyrics in English by Carlos Vives, Marc Anthony
Malcriado literally means "badly raised", but it's used to describe someone who is spoiled, a brat, or ill-mannered. It's a very direct and self-critical word.
In the song, the singer reflects on his past mistakes. He admits, "Sólo fui un malcriado que rompió tu corazón" (I was just a spoiled brat who broke your heart), showing deep regret and vulnerability. This single word tells a whole story of immaturity and the desire for redemption, making it a powerful part of the lyrics.
Ever tried turning your entire life around just to prove you are worthy of an ex? That is exactly what Colombian star Carlos Vives and Marc Anthony are up to here. The singer owns up to being a mess who broke his partner's heart, calling himself un malcriado ("a spoiled brat"). Now, he is on a comically frantic self-improvement spree. He stopped eating junk food (comida chatarra), quit smoking, fixed up the garden, repaired his bicycle, and even took up French and yoga to kill off his stress.
All this hustle builds toward one dream: Cuando nos volvamos a encontrar ("When we meet again"). He promises that once they reunite, there will be zero crying on the pillow and no more rushed goodbyes. Until then, though, his domestic makeover has one hilarious flaw: he still cannot brew a decent cup of coffee without her, admitting ya no me sabe el café ("the coffee doesn't taste right to me anymore"). It is a sweet, upbeat promise that he is ready to grow up and treat her right every single morning.
