Dame
Tabaloko Lyrics
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Te visto María yo naufragando en la guarida de un lobo feroz
Porque te entretienes María, si el tiempo nos lo quita todo
Que no me gustan los malos ratos, deja que el viento se los lleve a volar
Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites nada; que el tiempo ya me lo quita maldito tiempo que nunca se para.
Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites no; que el tiempo solo da locura, la vida lo cura y hoy yo estaba loco.
Que gira, marea mi mente, colapso de ideas que no van de frente, perdido en un laberinto que cambia de dirección
Y es que la arena del reloj me cae encima, las agujas no me dejan caminar
Los minutos me nublan la vista, tú cógeme llévame hasta cualquier lado
Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites nada; que el tiempo ya me lo quita maldito tiempo que nunca se para.
Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites no; que el tiempo solo da locura, la vida lo cura y hoy yo estaba loco.
The lyrics of Tabaloko's song "Dame" express a plea for life, for the opportunity to live and to feel alive. The singer addresses María, a possibly metaphorical figure, saying that she is within him, flowing through his veins and leading him to abandon himself to the mercy of a ferocious wolf. The singer questions María's tendency to waste time, as the passage of time takes away everything, alluding to how he doesn't like bad moments and would rather let the wind take them away.
The chorus of the song is a repeated request – "Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites nada" – which translates to "Give me, give me, give me my life back and don't take anything away from me". The singer pleads with time, which he curses as it takes away everything, leaving him with nothing. The passage of time only brings madness, but life can heal. The singer expresses his desire to escape the chaos of his mind and to be led by María, who represents a symbol of stability in a world that spirals out of control.
The song can be interpreted in various ways, particular to each individual's situation. It speaks of the desire for life, the fear of losing control, and the hope of finding salvation. Ultimately, it is a lyrical exploration into the human psyche, a vivid expression of emotions, and an appeal for life.
Line by Line Meaning
Te visto María yo navegando por mis venas sin control
I see you, Maria, flowing through my veins uncontrollably
Te visto María yo naufragando en la guarida de un lobo feroz
I see you, Maria, drowning in the lair of a ferocious wolf
Porque te entretienes María, si el tiempo nos lo quita todo
Why do you amuse yourself, Maria, when time takes everything from us
Que no me gustan los malos ratos, deja que el viento se los lleve a volar
I don't like bad times, let the wind carry them away
Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites nada; que el tiempo ya me lo quita maldito tiempo que nunca se para.
Give me, give me, give me my life and don't take anything away; time already takes enough, cursed time that never stops.
Dame, dame, dame mi vida dame y no me quites no; que el tiempo solo da locura, la vida lo cura y hoy yo estaba loco.
Give me, give me, give me my life and don't take it away; time only brings madness, life cures it and today I was crazy.
Te visto María y no te encuentro entre las paredes de este mundo sin control
I see you, Maria, and I can't find you among the walls of this uncontrollable world
Que gira, marea mi mente, colapso de ideas que no van de frente, perdido en un laberinto que cambia de dirección
It spins, confuses my mind, a collapse of ideas that don't go straight, lost in a maze that changes direction
Y es que la arena del reloj me cae encima, las agujas no me dejan caminar
And the sand from the clock falls on me, the needles don't let me walk
Los minutos me nublan la vista, tú cógeme llévame hasta cualquier lado
The minutes cloud my vision, you catch me and take me anywhere
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