Monge started out by winning a radio contest in 1966 (at the age of eleven). In 1968, she signed with record label Patty Records, which released her first album, named Puerto Rico's Poignant...Powerful...Incomparable: Yolandita Monge.
She followed up with some other hits in Puerto Rico, but she moved to Mexico, where she signed with TECA records company and had hits such as Vete de Aqui (Get out Of Here), Por qué Papá? (Why, Dad?) and La Voz Del Silencio (The Voice of Silence).
1975 was a big year for Monge, she released "Cierra Los Ojos" (Close Your Eyes), which earned her wild fame in such South American countries as Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Santo Domingo, and Argentina. Yolandita declared as an international star.
Acéptame Como Soy
Yolandita Monge Lyrics
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con tu mas grave error
con todos mis defectos
aceptame como soy
te acepto como eres
aceptame como soy
te amo apesar de todo
no hay nadie perfecto amor
todos nos equivocamos
el amor es inperfecto
lo perfecto es inhumano
no hay nada que hacer amor
si me quieres dar la mano
aceptame como soy
o vivamos separados
te acepto como eres
y aveces duele tu amor
me hieren tus reproches
lastimas mi corazon
yo tengo mis momentos
pero es mas todo mi amor
te acepto como eres
aceptame como soy
no hay nadie perfecto amor
todos nos equivocamos
el amor es inperfecto
lo perfecto es inhumano
no hay nada que hacer amor
si me quieres dar la mano
aceptame como soy
o vivamos separados
no hay nadie perfecto amor
todos nos equivocamos
el amor es inperfecto
lo perfecto es inhumano
no hay nada que hacer amor
si me quieres dar la mano
aceptame como soy
o vivamos separados
no hay nadie perfecto amor
todos nos equivocamos
el amor es inperfecto
lo perfecto es inhumano
Yolandita Monge's song Acéptame Como Soy is about accepting someone for who they truly are, flaws and all. The lyrics are a plea for unconditional love and acceptance, even with all the imperfections and mistakes that come with being human. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as Yolandita sings "Te acepto como eres, con tu más grave error, con todos mis defectos, aceptame como soy" which translates to "I accept you as you are, with your greatest mistake, with all my flaws, accept me as I am." The second verse further emphasizes the imperfection of love, stating "El amor es imperfecto, lo perfecto es inhumano" or "Love is imperfect, perfection is inhuman."
The chorus repeats the message of acceptance, with Yolandita singing "Te acepto como eres, aceptame como soy" which means "I accept you as you are, accept me as I am." The bridge acknowledges that love can be painful, but the love that Yolandita has for this person is all-encompassing, flaws and all. The song ends with a final plea for acceptance, even if that means living separately.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about the importance of accepting others for who they are, and the imperfection that comes with love. It's a reminder that nobody is perfect, and that love isn't about finding the perfect person, but rather accepting someone for all that they are.
Line by Line Meaning
te acepto como eres
I accept you as you are
con tu mas grave error
even with your greatest mistake
con todos mis defectos
with all my flaws
aceptame como soy
accept me as I am
te amo apesar de todo
I love you despite everything
a tu pesarse mi amor
even if it's hard for you, my love
no hay nadie perfecto amor
nobody is perfect, my love
todos nos equivocamos
we all make mistakes
el amor es inperfecto
love is imperfect
lo perfecto es inhumano
perfection is inhumane
no hay nada que hacer amor
there's nothing to be done, my love
si me quieres dar la mano
if you want to hold my hand
o vivamos separados
or we live apart
y aveces duele tu amor
sometimes your love hurts
me hieren tus reproches
your reproaches hurt me
lastimas mi corazon
they wound my heart
yo tengo mis momentos
I have my moments
pero es mas todo mi amor
but my love is greater
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.