Me Soltaste Jesse & Joy Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Me Soltaste' means 'You Let Me Go' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Jesse & Joy' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Dices que fui yo y no fui yo

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Verb	Conjunction	Verb	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb
dices	que	fui	y	no	fui
to say, to tell	that	to be (essentially or identified as).	and	not	to be (essentially or identified as).
2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb decir		1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ser			1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ser
You say	that	I was	and		it was not me

Aligned Translation: You say that it was I and it was not I

Free Translation: You say it was me and it wasn't me

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Original Lyrics: Que nunca te amé de verdad

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Conjunction	Adverb	Pronoun		Preposition	Noun
que	nunca	tú		de	verdad
that	never	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).		of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	truth

That	never		I love you	of	truth

Aligned Translation: That I never loved you truly

Free Translation: That I never really loved you

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Original Lyrics: Qué rabia me da

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Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb
qué	rabia	mí	da
what; which	emotion rage, anger	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	transitive to give, to give out
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb dar
What	rage		it gives me

Aligned Translation: What a rage it gives me

Free Translation: I'm so angry

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Original Lyrics: Diste tu versión

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Verb	Adjective	Noun
diste	tuyo	versión
transitive to give, to give out	yours, your	version
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb dar
You gave	your	version

Aligned Translation: You gave your version

Free Translation: You gave your version

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Original Lyrics: Pero olvidaste

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Aligned Translation: But you forgot

Free Translation: But you forgot

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Original Lyrics: Que me soltaste, me soltaste

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb		Pronoun	Verb
que	mí	soltaste		mí	soltaste
that	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to let go		me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to let go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb soltar			2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb soltar
That		you let me go	,		you let me go

Aligned Translation: That you let go of me, you let go of me

Free Translation: That you let go of me, you let go of me

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Original Lyrics: Cuando más necesitaba aferrarme

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cuando	más	necesitaba	aferrar
when	most	transitive to need	pronominal to cling to, to hold on to, to hang onto, to clutch
		1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb necesitar	Infinitive
When		I needed the most	to hold on

Aligned Translation: When I needed to hold on most

Free Translation: When I needed to hold on the most

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Original Lyrics: Apostaste y me obligaste

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Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
apostaste	y	mí	obligaste
transitive to bet	and	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to force, to compel, to make (someone do something)
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb apostar			2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb obligar
You bet	and		force me to

Aligned Translation: You bet and forced me

Free Translation: You bet and forced me

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Original Lyrics: A buscar en otras partes amor

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Preposition	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Noun
a	buscar	en	otro	parte	amor
to	to seek, search for, look for, try to find	in, at, on	other, another	place, somewhere	love
	Infinitive
To	seek	in	other	place	love

Aligned Translation: To look in other parts love

Free Translation: To look elsewhere for love

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh, oh-oh, yo sé

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								Pronoun	Verb
								yo	sé
								(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to know (a fact)
									1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
Oh	-	oh	,	oh	-	oh	,	I	know

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know

Free Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know

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Original Lyrics: Que en ese escenario igual jugué mi papel

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Conjunction	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
que	en	ese	escenario	jugué	mío	papel
that	in, at, on	demonstrative that	scenario	to play	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	role
				1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb jugar
That	in	that	scenario	I played	my	role

Aligned Translation: That in that scenario I played my role equal

Free Translation: That in that scenario I still played my part

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh, oh-oh, lo sé, se ha hecho tarde para volver

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								Verb		Verb	Verb	Adverb	Preposition	Verb
								sé		ha	hecho	tarde	para	volver
								to know (a fact)		auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	reflexive to become; to get	late	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	to come back, go back
								1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb hacer			Infinitive
Oh	-	oh	,	oh	-	oh	,	I know	,	it has	become	late	to	come back

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know it, it has been made late to go back

Free Translation: Uh-oh, oh-oh, I know, it's getting late to come back

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Original Lyrics: Tú tan reservado

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tú	tan	reservado
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	so, as	reserved

You	so	reserved

Aligned Translation: You so reserved

Free Translation: You are so reserved

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Original Lyrics: Y yo pidiendo tanto de ti, tanto de mí

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Conjunction	Verb	Adverb	Preposition	Pronoun		Adverb	Preposition	Pronoun
y	pidiendo	tanto	de	ti		tanto	de	mí
and	to ask for something	so much, long, hard, often, etc.	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)		so much, long, hard, often, etc.	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)
	Simple Gerund of the verb pedir
And	me asking	so much	from	you	,	so much	from	me

Aligned Translation: And I asking for so much from you, so much from me

Free Translation: And me asking for so much of you, so much of me

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Original Lyrics: Tu mano era mi fe

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Adjective	Noun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
tuyo	mano	era	mío	fe
yours, your	anatomy:of a person hand	to be (essentially or identified as).	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	faith
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb ser
Your	hand	was	my	faith

Aligned Translation: Your hand was my faith

Free Translation: Your hand was my faith

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Original Lyrics: Mi propia piel y de repente

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Adjective	Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb
mío	propio	piel	y	de repente
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	own (belonging to)	skin	and	suddenly, abruptly, {{sense\|instantly}} in a heartbeat

My	own	skin	and	suddenly

Aligned Translation: My own skin and suddenly

Free Translation: My own skin and suddenly

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Original Lyrics: Me soltaste, me soltaste

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Pronoun	Verb		Pronoun	Verb
mí	soltaste		mí	soltaste
me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to let go		me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to let go
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb soltar			2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb soltar
	You let me go	,		you let me go

Aligned Translation: You let go of me, you let go of me

Free Translation: You let me go, you let me go

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Original Lyrics: Cuando más necesitaba aferrarme

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cuando	más	necesitaba	aferrar
when	most	transitive to need	pronominal to cling to, to hold on to, to hang onto, to clutch
		1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb necesitar	Infinitive
When		I needed the most	to hold on

Aligned Translation: When I needed to hold on most

Free Translation: When I needed to hold on the most

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Original Lyrics: Apostaste y me obligaste

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Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
apostaste	y	mí	obligaste
transitive to bet	and	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to force, to compel, to make (someone do something)
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb apostar			2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb obligar
You bet	and		force me to

Aligned Translation: You bet and forced me

Free Translation: You bet and forced me

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Original Lyrics: A buscar en otras partes amor

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Preposition	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Noun
a	buscar	en	otro	parte	amor
to	to seek, search for, look for, try to find	in, at, on	other, another	place, somewhere	love
	Infinitive
To	seek	in	other	place	love

Aligned Translation: To look in other parts love

Free Translation: To look elsewhere for love

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh, oh-oh, yo sé

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								Pronoun	Verb
								yo	sé
								(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to know (a fact)
									1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
Oh	-	oh	,	oh	-	oh	,	I	know

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know

Free Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know

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Original Lyrics: Que en ese escenario igual jugué mi papel

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Conjunction	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
que	en	ese	escenario	jugué	mío	papel
that	in, at, on	demonstrative that	scenario	to play	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	role
				1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb jugar
That	in	that	scenario	I played	my	role

Aligned Translation: That in that scenario I played my role equal

Free Translation: That in that scenario I still played my part

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh, oh-oh, lo sé, se ha hecho tarde para volver

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								Verb		Verb	Verb	Adverb	Preposition	Verb
								sé		ha	hecho	tarde	para	volver
								to know (a fact)		auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	reflexive to become; to get	late	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	to come back, go back
								1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb hacer			Infinitive
Oh	-	oh	,	oh	-	oh	,	I know	,	it has	become	late	to	come back

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know it, it has been made late to go back

Free Translation: Uh-oh, oh-oh, I know, it's getting late to come back

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Original Lyrics: Me soltaste, me soltaste

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Pronoun	Verb		Pronoun	Verb
mí	soltaste		mí	soltaste
me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to let go		me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to let go
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb soltar			2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb soltar
	You let me go	,		you let me go

Aligned Translation: You let go of me, you let go of me

Free Translation: You let me go, you let me go

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Original Lyrics: Cuando más necesitaba aferrarme

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Conjunction	Adjective	Verb	Verb
cuando	más	necesitaba	aferrar
when	most	transitive to need	pronominal to cling to, to hold on to, to hang onto, to clutch
		1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb necesitar	Infinitive
When		I needed the most	to hold on

Aligned Translation: When I needed to hold on most

Free Translation: When I needed to hold on the most

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Original Lyrics: Apostaste y me obligaste

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Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
apostaste	y	mí	obligaste
transitive to bet	and	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to force, to compel, to make (someone do something)
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb apostar			2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb obligar
You bet	and		force me to

Aligned Translation: You bet and forced me

Free Translation: You bet and forced me

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Original Lyrics: A buscar en otras partes amor

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Preposition	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Noun
a	buscar	en	otro	parte	amor
to	to seek, search for, look for, try to find	in, at, on	other, another	place, somewhere	love
	Infinitive
To	seek	in	other	place	love

Aligned Translation: To look in other parts love

Free Translation: To look elsewhere for love

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Original Lyrics: Y no, oh-oh, oh-oh, yo sé

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Conjunction	Adverb		Interjection								Pronoun	Verb
y	no		oh								yo	sé
and	no		oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)								(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to know (a fact)
												1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
And	no	,	oh	-	oh	,	oh	-	oh	,	I	know

Aligned Translation: And no, oh-oh, oh-oh, I know

Free Translation: And no, uh-oh, uh-oh, I know

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Original Lyrics: Que en ese escenario igual jugué mi papel

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Conjunction	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
que	en	ese	escenario	jugué	mío	papel
that	in, at, on	demonstrative that	scenario	to play	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	role
				1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb jugar
That	in	that	scenario	I played	my	role

Aligned Translation: That in that scenario I played my role equal

Free Translation: That in that scenario I still played my part

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh, oh-oh, lo sé, es demasiado tarde para volver

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oh								sé		es	demasiado	tarde	para	volver
oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)								to know (a fact)		to be (essentially or identified as).	too much, excessively, far too much, overmuch {{q\|modifying a verb}}	late	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	to come back, go back
								1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser				Infinitive
Oh	-	oh	,	oh	-	oh	,	I know	,	it is	too	late	to	come back

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know it, it's so much late to come back

Free Translation: Oh-oh, oh-oh, I know, it's too late to go back

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh, lo sé

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oh				sé
oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)				to know (a fact)
				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
Oh	-	oh	,	I know

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh, I know it

Free Translation: Oh-oh, I know

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Original Lyrics: Lo sé, lo sé

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sé		sé
to know (a fact)		to know (a fact)
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I know	,	I know

Aligned Translation: I know it, I know it

Free Translation: I know, I know

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Summary and Interpretation of "Me Soltaste" by Jesse & Joy

Story Summary:

"Me Soltaste" by Jesse & Joy delves into the narrative of a relationship where one partner feels betrayed by the other's withdrawal of affection or support at a crucial time. The lyrics express frustration, hurt, and acknowledgment of the role both individuals played in the relationship's demise. The singer laments that they were "let go" when they most needed to hold on, leading them to seek love elsewhere. There's an underlying tone of realization that it might be too late to return to what was lost.

Interpretation:

The song tells its story through a direct and emotional confrontation, with the singer addressing the ex-partner about their actions and the consequences thereof.
The song's setting is more metaphorical, representing the emotional and relational space between two people rather than a physical location.
The narrative takes place post-breakup or during a moment of reflection on why the relationship ended.
The singer (likely one of the Jesse & Joy duo) speaks to a former lover, detailing the impact of being "let go" from their perspective.
It's about the feeling of abandonment, the search for love after being left emotionally unsupported, and the acknowledgment of mutual responsibility in the relationship's failure.

Emotional Response: This song can evoke feelings of sadness, betrayal, and acceptance. It resonates with anyone who has felt let down or left to navigate the emotional aftermath of a relationship on their own. The emotional depth in the lyrics and delivery might also stir feelings of personal reflection on one's relationships.

Weaving the Story: Jesse & Joy weave this narrative by contrasting the needs of one partner ("Yo pidiendo tanto de ti, tanto de mí") with the actions of the other ("Me soltaste"). The repetition of "me soltaste" emphasizes the pivotal moment of emotional release or abandonment. The music supports this with a melancholic yet assertive tone, highlighting both the pain and the empowerment in recognizing one's part in the story.

Explicit Themes:

The song deals with themes of emotional abandonment, betrayal, and the search for new love, but it does not include explicit content.
Mood: It's a sad song with elements of realization and self-awareness, focusing on emotional pain and the journey towards healing or moving on.

Relation to YouTube Video:

The official music video for "Me Soltaste" (available on YouTube) illustrates the lyrics' artistic content. Jesse and Joy perform on a cliff, and some actors interpret artistic scenes that complement the song's meaning, such as a woman dropping rose petals on the beach and a man trying to court her unsuccessfully.

Links to Discussions and Artist's Social Media:

Discussions:
- Genius Lyrics

Artist's Official Links:
- Jesse & Joy's Official Website

"Me Soltaste" by Jesse and Joy encapsulates the complex emotions involved in recognizing the end of a relationship, acknowledging mutual fault, and beginning to heal or move forward.

Submitted by user: ANAJOSE

Average Ratings

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

Many words used are not in common daily usage.^RAE

Me Soltaste has 112 BPM (beats per minute)

Me Soltaste is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 337221 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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Conjunction	Verb
pero	olvidaste
but	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb olvidar
But	you forgot