Though the group has gone through a revolving door of members in recent years amid controversy and finger-pointing, and the Kumbia Kings of today are vastly different than what originated in Corpus Christi, Texas over 10 years ago but A.B. and Cruz were always the soul of the group.
Unfortunately, A.B. Quintanilla, Irvin "PeeWee" Salinas, as well as Selena's widower Chris Pérez, also decided to leave the group due to "internal dissention" in 2006. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues. In October 2009, A.B. Quintanilla and Cruz Martínez have solved their differences, and announced that the Kumbia Kings will reunite for a series of concerts lasting from late 2009 through early 2010.
I Could Fall in Love
Kumbia Kings Lyrics
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If you don't turn and walk away
'Cause the way I feel I might
Lose control and let you stay
'Cause I could take in my arms
And never let go
I could fall in love with you
I can only wonder how
Touching you would make me feel
But if I take that chance right now
Tomorrow will you want me still
So I should keep this to myself
And never let you know
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
And I know it's not right
And I guess I should try to do what I should do
But I could fall in love, fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
Siempre estoy sonando en ti
Besando mis labios, acariciando mi piel
Abrazandome con ansias locas
Imaginando que me amas
Como yo podia amar a ti
So I should keep this to myself
And never let you know
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love, I could fall in love, with you
The lyrics to Kumbia Kings's song "I Could Fall In Love" are about the internal struggle of falling in love with someone despite knowing it may not be the right thing to do. The singer is expressing their fear of losing control and letting the person stay because they know they could fall in love with them. The lyrics touch on the uncertainty and fear of taking the chance of falling in love and potentially losing the other person's interest the next day. The singer internalizes this feeling, expressing that they should keep these emotions to themselves and not let the other person know.
The second verse conveys the physical attraction that the person has towards the other, imagining how it would feel to touch and be touched by them. Despite this, the singer still understands that it is not right and struggles with the internal conflict of doing what they should do versus what they want to do. The chorus repeats the desire to fall in love with the person, clearly showing the internal struggle the singer is facing.
This song was actually written by Selena, who sang it in its original version in English. Kumbia Kings re-recorded the song as a cover, with the permission of Selena's family. The song shows the emotional depth and vulnerability that Selena conveyed in her music, and Kumbia Kings did a great job at reimagining it and making it their own.
Line by Line Meaning
I could lose my heart tonight
I am vulnerable to falling in love with you tonight
If you don't turn and walk away
Unless you leave, I may fall for you
'Cause the way I feel I might
My emotions are strong and unpredictable
Lose control and let you stay
I may give in to my feelings and let you stay
'Cause I could take in my arms
I am physically drawn to you
And never let go
I want to hold onto you forever
I could fall in love with you
I am capable of falling in love with you
I can only wonder how
I am curious about how it would feel to touch you
Touching you would make me feel
I expect that touching you would bring me pleasure
But if I take that chance right now
I am hesitant to take a risk that may not pay off
Tomorrow will you want me still
I fear that you may lose interest in me
So I should keep this to myself
I know it's best to keep my feelings hidden
And never let you know
I shouldn't reveal my true feelings to you
And I know it's not right
I am aware that this situation is not ideal
And I guess I should try to do what I should do
I should do what's right, even if it's hard
But I could fall in love, fall in love with you
Despite everything, I can't help falling for you
Siempre estoy sonando en ti
I am always dreaming of you
Besando mis labios, acariciando mi piel
In my dreams, I kiss your lips and touch your skin
Abrazandome con ansias locas
I embrace you with crazy longing
Imaginando que me amas
I imagine that you love me
Como yo podia amar a ti
As much as I could love you
I could fall in love, I could fall in love, with you
I am acknowledging once again that I could fall in love with you
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Written by: Keith Thomas
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