Alejandro
Lady Gaga Lyrics

I know that we are young
Though we may be youthful, I understand that you may possess love for me.

And I know that you may love me
It is evident that you may harbor romantic feelings for me.

But I just can't be with you like this anymore
Unfortunately, I cannot remain in a romantic relationship with you any longer as things stand presently.

Alejandro
The recurring word “Alejandro” serves as a reference to the subject of the song.

She's got both hands
Her hands are kept hidden in her pockets.

In her pocket
Her hands are concealed from view within the confines of her pockets.

And she won't look at you
She refrains from making direct eye contact with you.

Won't look at you
She purposefully avoids gazing at you.

She hides true love
Deep within her pockets, her true affections are kept secret.

En su bolsillo
This phrase, meaning “in her pocket” in Spanish, is a continuation of the preceding line.

She got a halo around her finger
She wears a halo ring on her finger, symbolizing purity and innocence.

Around you
The halo is present around your finger in particular.

You know that I love you boy
It is a well-known fact that I possess love for you, sir.

Hot like Mexico, rejoice
I feel an intense, passionate love that rivals the heat of Mexico.

At this point I gotta choose
Currently, I am faced with the decision to make a choice.

Nothing to lose
Regardless of the outcome, I have nothing to lose by selecting a path to follow.

Don't call my name
Please refrain from addressing me by name.

I'm not your babe
I am not among those whom you may endearingly refer to as “babe” or any similar term.

Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch
I do not desire to engage in physical affection of any sort.

Just smoke my cigarette and hush
For the time being, allow me to smoke my cigarette in peace and remain quietly undisturbed.

Alejandro
Reiteration serves as a callback and reminder of the central theme of the song.

Stop, please
I implore you to stop, pray you desist in your current actions or behavior.

Just let me go Alejandro
Kindly permit me to depart, referring to the subject of the song.

She's not broken
The female protagonist is not in a state of emotional ruin or trauma; rather, she is quite young and vulnerable.

She's just a baby
The female protagonist is an innocent, inexperienced, and very young woman.

But her boyfriend's like a dad, just like a dad
Her romantic partner behaves overly paternalistically; he treats her like a daughter rather than as an equal.

And all those flames that burned before him
Past intense romantic experiences have left the female protagonist scarred and wounded.

Now he's gonna fire fight, gotta cool the bad
In order to heal and put out the embers of the artist’s past traumas, her current partner must try to alleviate her emotional pain.

Don't bother me
Please do not pester or inconvenience me.

Bye, Fernando
This farewell phrase directs attention to the former individual being addressed.