Poquito A Poco Lyrics in English by Neto Bernal
Contemplaba comes from the verb "contemplar," meaning "to contemplate" or "to gaze at something intently and with admiration." It implies a slow, appreciative kind of looking, not just a quick glance.
In "Poquito a Poco," Neto Bernal sings "A tu lado al bailar, contemplaba tu cara" ("By your side when dancing, I contemplated your face"), describing a tender moment of simply admiring someone's face while dancing close together. The word captures that unhurried, affectionate way of truly looking at someone you love.
Neto Bernal's "Poquito A Poco" tells a sweet story about falling in love on the dance floor. It all starts when he's dancing with someone, just observing their face. He thinks, "Eras linda en verdad" [You were truly beautiful], but he's too shy to say anything at first. He just knows, "ya me estaba gustando" [I was already liking you].
As they keep dancing, little by little, he starts to open up. He leans in close and whispers to them, "Que mi cariño era para ti" [That my love was for you]. It's a charming progression from silent admiration to a heartfelt confession, all thanks to that one night of dancing. He can't believe that night, just the two of them dancing, led to him never wanting to be apart from them now. It's a really cute and relatable tale of how a simple moment can turn into something much more.
