Hey
Iglesias Julio Lyrics
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No vayas presumiendo por ahí
Diciendo que no puedo estar sin ti
¿Tú qué sabes de mí?
Hey
Ya sé que a ti te gusta presumir
Decir a los amigos que sin ti
Hey
No creas que te haces un favor
Cuando hablas a la gente de mi amor
Y te burlas de mí
Hey
Que hay veces que es mejor querer así
Que ser querido y no poder sentir
Lo que siento por ti
Ya ves
Tú nunca me has querido ya lo ves
Que nunca he sido tuyo ya lo sé
Fue sólo por orgullo ese querer
Ya ves
De que te vale ahora presumir
Ahora que no estoy ya junto a ti
¿Que les dirás de mí?
Hey
Recuerdo que ganabas siempre tú
Que hacías de ese triunfo una virtud
Yo era sombra y tú luz
Hey
No sé si tú también recordarás
Que siempre que intentaba hacer la paz
Yo era un río en tu mar
Ya ves
Tú nunca me has querido ya lo ves
Que nunca he sido tuyo ya lo sé
Fue sólo por orgullo ese querer
Ya ves
De que te vale ahora presumir
Ahora que no estoy ya junto a ti
¿Que les dirás de mí?
Hey
Ahora que ya todo terminó
Que como siempre soy el perdedor
Cuando pienses en mí
Hey
No creas que te guardo algún rencor
Es siempre más feliz quien más amó
Y ese siempre fui yo
Ya ves
Tú nunca me has querido ya lo ves
Que nunca he sido tuyo ya lo sé
Fue sólo por orgullo ese querer
Ya ves
Tú nunca me has querido ya lo ves
Que nunca he sido tuyo ya lo sé
Fue sólo por orgullo ese querer
Ya ves
Tú nunca me has querido ya lo ves
Que nunca he sido tuyo ya lo sé
Fue sólo por orgullo ese querer
The song "Hey" by Julio Iglesias is a Spanish ballad that talks about heartbreak and moving on. The lyrics convey the hurt felt by the singer as he remembers a past relationship that was more about pride than actual love. The first verse mentions the ex-partner boasting about how the singer can't live without them, and the singer questioning if they ever knew him at all. The chorus repeats the message that the relationship was based on the ex's desire to show off, and the singer relinquishing their hold on him. The bridge touches on a memory from when they were together, where the ex always won and made the singer feel like an inadequate shadow. In the final verse, the singer admits that although he was the one who loved more, he holds no grudges against the ex and that he is happy to have loved so much, even if it wasn't reciprocated.
The melancholic melody and slow pace of the song amplify the emotional weight carrying in the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "Ya ves" (Now you see) reinforces the idea that the heartache has been acknowledged, accepted, and that the singer is finally moving on. The song ends with the singer wishing his ex all the best, showing that he has let go of any resentment and is ready to face the future with a new outlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Hello
No vayas presumiendo por ahí
Don't go around boasting
Diciendo que no puedo estar sin ti
Saying I can't live without you
¿Tú qué sabes de mí?
What do you know about me?
Ya sé que a ti te gusta presumir
I know you like to show off
Decir a los amigos que sin ti
Tell your friends that without you
Ya no puedo vivir
I can't live anymore
No creas que te haces un favor
Don't think you're doing me a favor
Cuando hablas a la gente de mi amor
When you talk to people about my love
Y te burlas de mí
And make fun of me
Que hay veces que es mejor querer así
Sometimes it's better to love this way
Que ser querido y no poder sentir
Than to be loved and not feel it
Lo que siento por ti
What I feel for you
Tú nunca me has querido ya lo ves
You've never loved me, as you can see
Que nunca he sido tuyo ya lo sé
I know I've never been yours
Fue sólo por orgullo ese querer
It was only pride that made you love me
De que te vale ahora presumir
What good does it do you to show off now
Ahora que no estoy ya junto a ti
Now that I'm not with you anymore
¿Que les dirás de mí?
What will you tell them about me?
Recuerdo que ganabas siempre tú
I remember you always won
Que hacías de ese triunfo una virtud
You made that victory a virtue
Yo era sombra y tú luz
I was a shadow and you were light
No sé si tú también recordarás
I don't know if you also remember
Que siempre que intentaba hacer la paz
That every time I tried to make peace
Yo era un río en tu mar
I was a river in your sea
Ahora que ya todo terminó
Now that everything's over
Que como siempre soy el perdedor
That I'm the loser as always
Cuando pienses en mí
When you think of me
No creas que te guardo algún rencor
Don't think I hold any grudge against you
Es siempre más feliz quien más amó
The one who loved the most is always happier
Y ese siempre fui yo
And that was always me
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mario Balducci, Giovanni Belfiore, Julio Iglesias De La Cueva, Ramon Arcusa Alcon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erosr1
Only Julio Iglesias can sing with a strong Spanish accent and get away with it. It actually adds to his charm. What a legend!
@michaelnorbert9146
How are you doing Lisa?
@mikereininger1028
My one grumble would be that he pronounces the word "close" almost with an "r" sound, so it ends up sounding like "crose."
@rosematitu5531
One of the very best song from the very BEST singer...can' t explain the way i feel when ever I hear Sir Julio sings his song.
@masonalbert2213
Beautiful lines and words to express how it felt to be talented to good word out spoken 😊
Hello Rose 🌹🌹💗🌹🌹
It's my pleasure to meet you here an honourable personnel like you 🤗
I'm mason and also an orthopaedic surgeon, I would love to know you better than a mere greeting,
So how are you doing, hope you are safe over there?
@melissayamo870
THANK.YOU.FOR.THIS.GREAT.SONG
GODBLESS.WE.ENJOY.THEM
@mickey1618
The lyrics, the music, the voice, the emotions. Memories of a time when I had dreams. Life eventually destroys everything.
@richardwealthkim14
The greatest masterpiece of the Julio Iglesias !! We can feel the breathtaking love 💖💖💖
@billgeezeriommi
I'm mostly into metal music but I heard my dad playing this the other day and I got turned onto it, i love those lyrics, so touching
@user-nl2fp9tc8j
Yes..he has given much life to the song.❤