El Hijo Del Amor Lyrics in English by Darío Gómez
Arrogarle comes from the verb arrogar, meaning to arrogate, to claim something for oneself, often without real justification or right to it. It's a formal, less common word than simply saying "to take" or "to claim."
In the song, Darío Gómez sings "Yo no boy arrogarle un apellido a nadie" ("I don't boy arrogate a last name to anyone"), using the word to insist that he has never falsely claimed a family name or identity that wasn't rightfully his.
Darío Gómez's "El Hijo Del Amor" is a powerful anthem about self-worth and the unconditional love of a mother. It's a direct message to anyone who has felt the sting of a father's absence or rejection. Darío sings, "Muchos ser quejan porque los negó su padre A mí también pero, ¿qué culpa tengo yo?" [Many complain because their father denied them Me too, but what fault do I have?]. He makes it clear that a father's presence isn't the only thing that defines you, especially when you have a loving mother.
He celebrates the strength of single mothers, saying, "Muchos critican a una madre soltera Porque se ha dado la libertad y el placer Y aunque esa no tiene un hijo con honores Es muy resuelta para responder por él" [Many criticize a single mother Because she has given herself freedom and pleasure And even if she doesn't have a child with honors She is very determined to answer for him]. It's a blunt and beautiful defense, contrasting them with mothers who marry for duty rather than love. Ultimately, Darío proclaims himself "el hijo del amor" [the son of love], reminding us that everyone deserves life and a beating heart, and we should be grateful for the mother who gives us that love.
