Cariño
The Marías Lyrics

The lyrics to "Cariño" by The Marías paint a picture of a person who is captivating and calming to behold. The opening lines, "Eres una obra de arte, con solo mirarte, algo que da paz," translate to "You are a work of art, just by looking at you, something that brings peace." The singer is expressing how this person is a beautiful creation that brings them a sense of serenity just by existing. The following lines continue to describe the allure of this person and how the singer wants to consume and embrace them, "Quiero tanto devorarte, esta vez besarte, si es que soy capaz," which means "I want to devour you so much, this time kiss you if I'm capable."

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this person refers to the singer's beloved or "cariño" in Spanish. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes how the person in question is a love that adds color to their life, "Cariño, eres un amor, cariño, pintas en color," which translates to "Honey, you are a love, honey, you paint in color." The following lines of "There's something about you babe, I can be your babe if you won't let go, you talk to me, but you already know," signify the singer's willingness to be there for their love and how they already know how to communicate with them.

In summary, "Cariño," like many of The Marías's songs, describes love in an almost dreamlike, ethereal manner. The lyrics express the peacefulness, beauty, and magnetic attraction that a romantic partner can bring to one's life.