Conjuro Lyrics in English Lila Downs
Conjuro translates to "spell" or "incantation." It's a captivating and somewhat mystical word that immediately sparks curiosity.
In the song, Lila Downs uses it to describe how a past lover's name is like a "conjuro del pasado" (a spell from the past). This implies that even just hearing or thinking of their name has a powerful, almost magical hold over her, making it difficult to move on. It's a unique and evocative way to express lingering feelings.
Have you ever had a connection with someone that felt like a powerful spell? That's the feeling Lila Downs captures in "Conjuro," which means "spell" or "incantation" in Spanish. The song describes a love that's supposed to be over. The singer and her ex have agreed to stay apart, saying "cada quien está bien con lo que tiene" (everyone is fine with what they have). But it's not that simple. His name is a "conjuro del pasado" (a spell from the past), and despite going their separate ways, they remain "enredados" (entangled).
This powerful connection creates a war within the singer. One moment, seeing him makes her feel the "tierra temblar" (earth tremble), and she's ready to "empezar la guerra" (start the war) of passion. The next, his absence makes her soul break. This intense back-and-forth is summed up in her nightly prayer: she prays either to finally forget him or for him to give her a kiss. It's a feeling of losing control, of melting "como cera" (like wax), caught in a powerful emotional trap.
