Sigo Extrañándote Lyrics in English by J Balvin
El que dirán is a classic Spanish phrase that literally means "what they will say". It's a powerful cultural concept that refers to the pressure of public opinion, gossip, and the fear of being judged by others.
In the song, J Balvin sings about his ex posting freely on Instagram, "No te importa el que dirán" (You don't care what they'll say). He's highlighting her confidence and disregard for others' opinions, making this a very modern and relevant phrase to learn.
Colombian superstar J Balvin lays all his cards on the table in "Sigo Extrañándote", a smooth reggaeton track about someone who simply cannot move on. He is stuck in the past, reminiscing about a connection so strong that "era envidiable lo de los dos" ("what we had was enviable"). Even though things ended, he feels convinced they belong together, claiming that from day one, "sentí que ya te conocía" ("I felt like I already knew you").
Instead of keeping his cool, he admits to full-on social media stalking. He sings, "veo que subes a Instagram" ("I see what you post on Instagram") and confesses he is dying inside while watching her live her best life without worrying about "el qué dirán" (a classic Spanish phrase for "gossip" or "what people might say"). He uses the shortened slang "pa' ti" (for para ti, meaning "for you") to plead his case, begging her to pick up the phone with "por favor, responde, contéstame" ("please answer, talk to me") so they can finally work things out.
