In 1963, he signed with RCA Records, and began recording immediately. His television appearances led to a career in cinema. Ortega recorded 27 albums and shared the big screen with many of Argentina's biggest actors and actresses of the time.
me quieres engañar igual que a un niño
Palito Ortega Lyrics
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no estoy fingiendo estas ganas de amar
pero lo entiendo por que la noche es su recuerdo no, no me deja en paz
y yo te beso y vamos a cenar
es como un sueño
lo nuestro es ideal pero lo entiendo por que cuando me quedo sólo ella regresa y si me toca me convierto en sal
no se puede engañar al amar
The lyrics to Palito Ortega's song "Me Quieres Engañar Igual Que a un Niño" (You Want to Deceive Me Like a Child) describe the struggle of trying to move on from a past love. The singer apologizes to his current partner, saying that he can't pretend anymore about his desire to love her. However, he understands why memories of his past love continue to haunt him, particularly during the night. Whenever he's alone, he feels the weight of her memory on him, unable to shake it off. Nonetheless, when he's with his current partner, it feels like a dream, an ideal situation that he wishes were true. But he understands that he can't deceive himself, his love is still tied to his previous relationship.
The song explores the theme of letting go, but acknowledging how difficult that can be. The singer recognizes that he still has unfinished business with his past love, and that is preventing him from fully committing to his current partner. He's not trying to deceive anyone, particularly not himself. He understands that love cannot be fooled, and that he has to be honest with himself and do the right thing.
In terms of symbolism, the night stands out as a significant motif. The night can represent many things, such as loneliness, introspection, or even temptation. It's also when memories can come flooding back, and past mistakes come back to haunt people. By bringing up the night, the lyrics highlight how memories of past loves can be particularly potent during this time.
Line by Line Meaning
baby lo siento yo ya no puedo más
I apologize, but I can no longer continue like this
no estoy fingiendo estas ganas de amar
I genuinely desire to love and be loved
pero lo entiendo por que la noche es su recuerdo no, no me deja en paz
I understand why my past memories haunt me, especially at night when they are most vivid
y yo te beso y vamos a cenar
I distract myself by spending time with you and enjoying your company
es como un sueño lo nuestro es ideal
Our relationship feels like a dream, it's perfect
pero lo entiendo por que cuando me quedo sólo ella regresa
However, I am aware that when I am alone, my past lover's memory comes back to me
y si me toca me convierto en sal
If I am reminded of my past lover, I become bitter and salty
no se puede engañar al amar
Love cannot be fooled or deceived
Writer(s): Palito Ortega
Contributed by Jeremiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.