Amor Se Paga Con Amor Jennifer Lopez Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Amor Se Paga Con Amor' means 'Love is Payed out With Love' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Jennifer Lopez' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Line 1
Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go

Free Translation: You think you have me and I'm coming

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Line 2
Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy

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Aligned Translation: Don't put to it price to what I'm

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am

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Line 3
Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you

Free Translation: The love I give you

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Line 4
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: It's paid with love

Free Translation: It is paid with love

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Line 5
Original Lyrics: Todo para ti tiene un valor

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Aligned Translation: Everything has a value for you

Free Translation: Everything has a value for you

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Line 6
Original Lyrics: Mira de una vez, soy como soy

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Aligned Translation: Look of one time, I am as I am

Free Translation: Look once and for all, I am the way I am

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Line 7
Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you

Free Translation: The love I give you

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Line 8
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: It's paid with love

Free Translation: It is paid with love

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Line 9
Original Lyrics: llegaste allí, y como un rey

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Aligned Translation: You arrived there, and like a king

Free Translation: You got there, and like a king

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Line 10
Original Lyrics: En la discoteque, me gustaste

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Aligned Translation: At the discoteque, you liked to me

Free Translation: At the club, I liked you

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Line 11
Original Lyrics: Me sentí volar, al mirarme así

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Aligned Translation: I felt flying, to the looking at me like that

Free Translation: I felt like flying, looking at myself

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Line 12
Original Lyrics: Tu sonrisa me bastó para llegar a

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Aligned Translation: Your smile sufficed for me to reach to me

Free Translation: Your smile was enough to reach me

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Line 13
Original Lyrics: Para impresionar, estabas

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Aligned Translation: To impress, you were

Free Translation: You were ready to impress

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Line 14
Original Lyrics: Junto a los demás, brindando con champán

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Aligned Translation: Alongside to the others, toasting with champagne

Free Translation: Alongside the others, toasting with champagne

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Line 15
Original Lyrics: Con tu vanidad, y ese club de fans

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Aligned Translation: With your vanity, and that club of fans

Free Translation: With your vanity, and that fan club

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Line 16
Original Lyrics: En tu mundo te sentías como el mejor

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Aligned Translation: In your world you felt like the best

Free Translation: In your world you felt like the best

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Line 17
Original Lyrics: Y si así tomaras de lo que me das

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Aligned Translation: And if you took like that from what you give me

Free Translation: And if you were to take from what you give me

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Line 18
Original Lyrics: El amor que siento no se puede comprar, yeah

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Aligned Translation: The love that I feel it cannot buy, yeah

Free Translation: The love I feel can't be bought, yeah

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Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go

Free Translation: You think you have me and I'm coming

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Line 20
Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy

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Aligned Translation: Don't put to it price to what I'm

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am

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Line 21
Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you

Free Translation: The love I give you

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Line 22
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: It's paid with love

Free Translation: It is paid with love

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Line 23
Original Lyrics: Todo para ti tiene un valor

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Aligned Translation: Everything has a value for you

Free Translation: Everything has a value for you

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Line 24
Original Lyrics: Mira de una vez, soy como soy

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Aligned Translation: Look of one time, I am as I am

Free Translation: Look once and for all, I am the way I am

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Line 25
Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you

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Line 26
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: It's paid with love

Free Translation: It is paid with love

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Line 27
Original Lyrics: me quieres dar todo material

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Aligned Translation: You want to give me all material

Free Translation: You want to give me all the material

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Line 28
Original Lyrics: Pero te faltó el romance

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Aligned Translation: But you lacked the romance

Free Translation: But you lacked romance

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Line 29
Original Lyrics: ¿Para qué comprar lo que es tuyo ya?

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Aligned Translation: For what to buy what is already yours?

Free Translation: Why buy what's already yours?

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Line 30
Original Lyrics: Lo que busco, en la tienda, no se vende

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Aligned Translation: What I seek, in the shop, it doesn't sell

Free Translation: What I am looking for is not sold in the store

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Original Lyrics: Yo te pido más y no me lo das

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Aligned Translation: I ask you more and you don't give it to me

Free Translation: I ask for more and you don't give it to me

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Line 32
Original Lyrics: Necesito amor, algo más real

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Aligned Translation: I need love, something more real

Free Translation: I need love, something more real

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Line 33
Original Lyrics: Si no puede ser, ven y dímelo

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Aligned Translation: If it can't be, come and tell me

Free Translation: If it can't be, come and tell me

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Line 34
Original Lyrics: Ya no puedo un día más, entiéndelo

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Aligned Translation: I can no longer one more day, understand it

Free Translation: I can't go one more day, understand it

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Original Lyrics: Y si así tomaras de lo que me das

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Aligned Translation: And if you took like that from what you give me

Free Translation: And if you were to take from what you give me

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Line 36
Original Lyrics: El amor que siento no se puede comprar, yeah, yeah

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Aligned Translation: The love that I feel it can't buy, yeah, yeah

Free Translation: The love I feel can't be bought, yeah, yeah

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Line 37
Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go

Free Translation: You think you have me and I'm coming

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Line 38
Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy

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Aligned Translation: Don't put to it price to what I'm

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am

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Line 39
Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you

Free Translation: The love I give you

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Line 40
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor (Se paga con amor)

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Aligned Translation: It pays with love (It pays with love)

Free Translation: It's paid with love (It's paid with love)

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Line 41
Original Lyrics: Todo para ti tiene un valor

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Aligned Translation: Everything has a value for you

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Line 42
Original Lyrics: Mira de una vez, soy como soy

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Aligned Translation: Look of one time, I am as I am

Free Translation: Look once and for all, I am the way I am

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Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you

Free Translation: The love I give you

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Line 44
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: It's paid with love

Free Translation: It is paid with love

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Line 45
Original Lyrics: Se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: It's paid with love

Free Translation: It is paid with love

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Line 46
Original Lyrics: Amor, amor

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Aligned Translation: Love, love

Free Translation: Love, love

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Line 47
Original Lyrics: No hay un millón ni mucho más (Mucho más)

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Aligned Translation: There is not a million nor much more (Much more)

Free Translation: There is not a million nor much more (Much more)

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Original Lyrics: Que a me pueda conquistar (Conquistar)

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Aligned Translation: That is able to conquer me (Conquer)

Free Translation: That is able conquer me (Conquer)

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Original Lyrics: Para comprar mi corazón

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Aligned Translation: To buy my heart

Free Translation: To buy my heart

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Original Lyrics: Te cuesta más, amor se compra con amor (Amor te cuesta más)

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Aligned Translation: You have a hard time more, love itself buys with love (Love costs you more)

Free Translation: It costs you more, love is bought with love (Love costs you more)

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Original Lyrics: Te pido solo una vez más

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Aligned Translation: I only ask you one more time

Free Translation: I ask you just one more time

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Original Lyrics: Si quieres a mi amor llegar

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Aligned Translation: If you want to get to my love

Free Translation: If you want to get to my love

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Line 53
Original Lyrics: No hay precio que puedas pagar

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Aligned Translation: There is no price that you can pay

Free Translation: There's no price that you can pay

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Original Lyrics: Para ganar mi amor, se gana con amor

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Aligned Translation: To win my love, itself win with love

Free Translation: To win my love, you win with love

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Line 55
Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go

Free Translation: You think you have me and I'm coming

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Line 56
Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy

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Aligned Translation: Don't put to it price to what I'm

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am

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Line 57
Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy se paga con amor (Se paga con amor)

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you is paid with love (it's paid with love)

Free Translation: The love I give you is repaid with love (it's repaid with love)

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Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy (En control)

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go (In control)

Free Translation: You think you have me and I'm coming (In control)

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Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy (Lo que soy)

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Aligned Translation: Don't put price to it to what I am (What I am)

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am (What I am)

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Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you is paid with love

Free Translation: The love I give you is repaid with love

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Line 61
Original Lyrics: Todo para ti tiene un valor

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Aligned Translation: Everything has a value for you

Free Translation: Everything has a value for you

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Line 62
Original Lyrics: Mira de una vez, soy como soy

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Aligned Translation: Look of one time, I am as I am

Free Translation: Look once and for all, I am the way I am

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Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you is paid with love

Free Translation: The love I give you is repaid with love

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Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy (Tienes y ya voy)

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go (You have and now I go)

Free Translation: You think you've got me and I'm coming (You've got me and I'm coming)

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Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy (Precio a lo que soy)

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Aligned Translation: Don't put price to it to what I am (Price to what I am)

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am (Price tag on what I am)

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Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you is paid with love

Free Translation: The love I give you is repaid with love

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Line 67
Original Lyrics: Todo para ti tiene un valor (Tiene un valor)

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Aligned Translation: Everything has a value for you (It has a value)

Free Translation: Everything has a value for you (It's got a value)

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Original Lyrics: Mira de una vez, soy como soy (Soy como soy)

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Aligned Translation: Look of one time, I am as I am (I am as I am)

Free Translation: Look once and for all, I'm the way I'm (I'm the way I'm)

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Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you is paid with love

Free Translation: The love I give you is repaid with love

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Original Lyrics: Piensas que me tienes y ya voy (En control)

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Aligned Translation: You think that you have me and now I go (In control)

Free Translation: You think you have me and I'm coming (In control)

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Original Lyrics: No le pongas precio a lo que soy (Lo que soy)

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Aligned Translation: Don't put price to it to what I am (What I am)

Free Translation: Don't put a price tag on what I am (What I am)

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Original Lyrics: El amor que te doy se paga con amor

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Aligned Translation: The love that I give you is paid with love

Free Translation: The love I give you is repaid with love

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Review

The song "Amor Se Paga Con Amor" is a vibrant and assertive track that explores themes of love, authenticity, and the refusal to commodify emotions. The lyrics convey a clear message about the true nature of love and how it should be valued, rejecting the idea that material wealth or superficial displays of affection can replace genuine emotional connection.

Summary and Interpretation:

The lyrics of "Amor Se Paga Con Amor" tell the story of a person who finds themselves attracted to someone who appears to have everything—wealth, charisma, and confidence. The song begins with the protagonist recounting how they were initially drawn to this person in a club, captivated by their presence and charm. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person they are interested in places too much emphasis on material possessions and outward appearances.

The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that love cannot be bought or sold. The protagonist makes it clear that the love they give should be reciprocated with love, not with material goods or superficial gestures. They emphasize that everything in their partner's life seems to have a price, but they will not allow their love to be reduced to a mere transaction.

In the first verse, the protagonist describes their initial attraction, but they quickly realize that their love interest is more concerned with impressing others and basking in their own vanity. The person seems to live in a world where they are the center of attention, surrounded by admirers and flaunting their wealth. However, this behavior does not satisfy the protagonist, who is seeking something deeper and more meaningful.

The second verse further elaborates on the protagonist's frustration. Despite their partner's attempts to shower them with material gifts, what they truly desire—romance and genuine affection—cannot be purchased. The protagonist is clear that their needs are emotional and spiritual, not material. They need love that is "real," and if their partner cannot provide it, they would rather walk away.

The bridge of the song emphasizes that no amount of money or material wealth can buy someone's heart. The protagonist challenges their partner to understand that true love is earned through mutual respect, care, and emotional connection. The refrain, "Amor se paga con amor" (Love is paid for with love), serves as the song's central thesis, reiterating that love must be met with love.

Emotional Impact and Storytelling:

"Amor Se Paga Con Amor" carries a strong and empowering message. The song evokes a sense of self-respect and determination as the protagonist stands firm in their beliefs about love. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody add to the song's assertiveness, making it both a declaration of independence and a reminder of the true value of love.

The storytelling is straightforward yet effective, as it takes the listener on a journey from initial attraction to a clear understanding of what the protagonist truly values in a relationship. The contrast between material wealth and emotional depth is highlighted throughout the song, making the listener reflect on the importance of genuine connection over superficiality.

Themes and Tone:

The song does not include explicit themes, but it does tackle the serious issue of how love is often misunderstood or misrepresented in relationships where materialism overshadows emotional intimacy. The tone is firm and unapologetic, with the protagonist making it clear that they will not settle for anything less than true love.

Relation to the YouTube Video:

There's not a music video for the Spanish Version of this song, but the English version does have a youtube video. It features JLo driving in a highway in a luxury car and singing. She's also portrayed at the beach with some dancers, and at a mansion. She wants to convey that she can hustle on her own and doesn't need a man to buy her love with material things.

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In conclusion, "Amor Se Paga Con Amor" is a powerful anthem about the true nature of love. It challenges the notion that love can be bought, emphasizing that genuine affection and emotional connection are priceless. The song's assertive tone, combined with its catchy rhythm, makes it a memorable declaration of self-worth and the value of authentic love.

Submitted by user: HERNANDEZJ

Average Ratings

Most people find the song lyrics easy to understand lyrics, lyrics sung fast and it has hard to remember verbs and nouns

Many words used are not in common daily usage.RAE

Amor Se Paga Con Amor has 130 BPM (beats per minute)

Amor Se Paga Con Amor is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 4263 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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