Eres Veneno Lyrics in English by LOS DOS DE TAMAULIPAS, Edgardo Nuñez

Envenenarme comes from envenenar, meaning “to poison,” with me meaning “myself.” In the song, “Si usted es veneno, yo quisiera envenenarme” (“If you are poison, I’d want to poison myself”) is a dramatic metaphor: he is so attracted to her that he willingly embraces the danger of loving her.

“Eres Veneno” is a bold, playful flirtation. The singer is completely taken with a woman he sees as extraordinary: “Tú no tienes competencia” [You have no competition] and “Tú eres una edición especial” [You are a special edition]. He asks what it would take to kiss her, says she looks like a princess, and even promises to spend whatever money she wants. The phrase “reina chula” means something like “pretty queen,” while “mija” is an affectionate, informal way to address a young woman.

The song’s funniest and most daring image comes in the repeated line “Si usted es veneno, yo quisiera envenenarme” [If you are poison, I would like to poison myself]. He knows she is dangerous in an irresistible way and says he would take the risk. He also notices her Chanel scent, her dress, and the attention she gets from other women. In the second verse, “un chingo” means “a lot” in Mexican slang, so “Un chingo te envidian” means “Lots of people envy you.” With its direct compliments, talk of stealing kisses, and affectionate shout-outs between the performers, the song feels like a confident serenade with a generous, cheeky edge.