Dímelo Lyrics in English by Enrique Iglesias
Comernos nuestra vida literally translates to "to eat our life," a phrase that's sure to grab your attention! This passionate Spanish idiom actually means to live life to the fullest, to devour every moment together without holding back.
In the song, Enrique Iglesias uses this as a seductive invitation, singing “Vamos a comernos nuestra vida” (Let's go devour our life). It's a fiery call to seize the moment and dive headfirst into a passionate relationship, perfectly capturing the song's intense and romantic theme.
Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias is completely trapped in someone's orbit here, and he knows it. In "Dímelo", he begs for clarity while admitting that he is powerless to walk away. He delivers the paradox right in the hook: "¿por qué estás fuera de mí y al mismo tiempo estás muy dentro?" ("why are you outside of me and at the same time deep inside?"). He tries to pull back, but trying to run only glues him in place ("Cuanto más quiero escaparme, más me quedo" / "The more I want to escape, the more I stay"). He is stuck holding his breath, waiting for the slightest signal just to make a move.
Enrique is done overthinking and wants a straight answer. When he sings "Vamos a comernos nuestra vida" ("Let's eat up our life"), he is using a vivid Spanish expression that means living greedily and without hesitation, devouring every moment together. He demands an answer any way he can get it: "Dímelo suave, dímelo fuerte" ("Tell me softly, tell me loudly"). Whether it is a yes or a no, he insists on knowing right now so they can stop holding back, leave bad luck behind ("las malas que se alejen ya de mí" / "let the bad [moons/times] stay away from me"), and jump in headfirst.
