Ella Usó Mi Cabeza Como un Revolver Soda Stereo Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Ella Usó Mi Cabeza Como un Revolver' means 'She used my head like a revolver' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Soda Stereo' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Ella usó mi cabeza como un revólver

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Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
ella	usó	mío	cabeza	como	un	revólver
she, her (used subjectively and after prepositions)	transitive to use	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	anatomy head	as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	a	revolver
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite Polite of the verb usar
she	used	mine	head	as	a	revolver

Aligned Translation: She used my head like a revolver

Free Translation: She used my head like a revolver

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Original Lyrics: E incendió mi conciencia con sus demonios

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Conjunction	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun
e	incendió	mío	conciencia	con	su	demonio
and	to set fire to	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	conscience	with	before the noun Apocopic form of suyo His, her, its, one's, their.	demon, devil
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb incendiar
and	set on fire	my	conscience	with	his	demon

Aligned Translation: And set my conscience on fire with his demons

Free Translation: And she set my conscience on fire with her demons

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Original Lyrics: Me vi llegando tarde, tarde a todo

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Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Adverb	Adverb	Preposition	Pronoun
yo	vi	llegando	tarde	tarde	a	todo
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to see (literally)	intransitive to arrive, get (to)	late	late	to	everything
	1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ver	Simple Gerund of the verb llegar
myself	I saw	arriving	late	late	to	everything

Aligned Translation: I saw myself arriving late , late to everything

Free Translation: I saw myself arriving late, late to everything

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Original Lyrics: Después de un baño cerebral

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Adverb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
después	de	un	baño	cerebral
later, afterwards, afterward	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	a	bath	cerebral

later	of	a	bath	cerebral

Aligned Translation: After a brain bath

Free Translation: After a brain bath

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Original Lyrics: Estaba listo para ser amado

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Verb	Adjective	Preposition	Verb	Verb
estaba	listo	para	ser	amado
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	ready, set, prepared, poised (with {{m)}}	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	to be (essentially or identified as).	to love, have great affection for, care about
3rd Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb estar			Infinitive	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb amar
it was	ready	to	to be	loved

Aligned Translation: I was ready to be loved

Free Translation: I was ready to be loved

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Original Lyrics: Pasa el tiempo y ahora creo que

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Verb	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Conjunction
pasa	el	tiempo	y	ahora	creo	que
to pass	Masculine singular definite article; the.	time	and	now (at the present time)	transitive to think, to believe, to reckon, to be of the opinion	that
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar					1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb creer
passes	the	time	and	now	I think	that

Aligned Translation: Time passes and now I think

Free Translation: Time goes by and now I believe that

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Original Lyrics: El vacío es un lugar normal

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Determiner	Noun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
el	vacío	es	un	lugar	normal
Masculine singular definite article; the.	empty space; gap	to be (essentially or identified as).	a	place	normal, standard, regular
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
the	gap	is	a	place	standard

Aligned Translation: Emptiness is a normal place

Free Translation: emptiness is a normal place.

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Original Lyrics: Ella usó mi cabeza como un revólver

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Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
ella	usó	mío	cabeza	como	un	revólver
she, her (used subjectively and after prepositions)	transitive to use	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	anatomy head	as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	a	revolver
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite Polite of the verb usar
she	used	mine	head	as	a	revolver

Aligned Translation: She used my head like a revolver

Free Translation: She used my head like a revolver

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Original Lyrics: No creerías las cosas que he hecho por ella

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Adverb	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
no	creerías	las	cosa	que	he	hecho	por	ella
not	transitive to believe	the	thing (object, concept)	that	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	to do	in the sense of: given in an exchange for (indicates something given in an exchange)	she, her (used subjectively and after prepositions)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Conditional of the verb creer				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb hacer
not	would believe	the	things	that	he has	done	for	her

Aligned Translation: You wouldn't believe the things I've done for her

Free Translation: You wouldn't believe the things I've done for her.

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Original Lyrics: Cobardemente, pero sin vergüenza

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cobardemente	pero	sin	vergüenza
cowardly	but	without	shame

Cowardly	but	without	shame

Aligned Translation: Cowardly, but without shame

Free Translation: Cowardly, but without shame.

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Original Lyrics: Era una piedra en el agua, seca por dentro

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Verb	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective	Preposition	Adverb
era	un	piedra	en	el	agua	seca	por	dentro
to be (essentially or identified as).	a	stone (hard earthen substance that can form large rocks)	in (in various expressions)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	water	{{form of\|es\|feminine\|seco}}	in the sense of: given in an exchange for (indicates something given in an exchange)	inside (for space)
3rd Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb ser
it was	a	stone	in	the	water	dry	for	inside

Aligned Translation: It was a stone in the water , dry inside

Free Translation: She was a stone in the water, dry on the inside.

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Original Lyrics: Así se siente cuando la verdad es la palabra sometida

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
así	se	sentir	cuando	la	verdad	es	la	palabra	sometido
like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to feel	when	the	truth	to be (essentially or identified as).	the	word	submissive, subordinate
		Infinitive				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
thus	oneself	feels	when	the	truth	is	the	word	submissive

Aligned Translation: This is how it feels when the truth is the submitted word

Free Translation: That's how it feels when truth is a silenced word

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Original Lyrics: Fui tan dócil como un guante y tan sincero como pude

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Verb	Adverb	Adjective	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Adjective	Conjunction	Verb
fui	tan	dócil	como	un	guante	y	tan	sincero	como	pude
to be (essentially or identified as).	so, as	docile	as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	a	glove (hand-wear)	and	so, as	sincere, honest	as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	to be able, can
1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ser										1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb poder
it was	so	docile	as	a	glove	and	so	sincere	as	could

Aligned Translation: I was as docile as a glove and as sincere as I could

Free Translation: I was as docile as a glove and as sincere as I could be

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Original Lyrics: Ella usó mi cabeza como un revólver

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Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
ella	usó	mío	cabeza	como	un	revólver
she, her (used subjectively and after prepositions)	transitive to use	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	anatomy head	as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	a	revolver
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite Polite of the verb usar
she	used	mine	head	as	a	revolver

Aligned Translation: She used my head like a revolver

Free Translation: She used my head like a revolver

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Original Lyrics: No creerías las cosas que he hecho por ella

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Adverb	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
no	creerías	las	cosa	que	he	hecho	por	ella
not	transitive to believe	the	thing (object, concept)	that	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	to do	in the sense of: given in an exchange for (indicates something given in an exchange)	she, her (used subjectively and after prepositions)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Conditional of the verb creer				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb hacer
not	would believe	the	things	that	he has	done	for	her

Aligned Translation: You wouldn't believe the things I've done for her

Free Translation: You wouldn't believe the things I've done for her.

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Review

★ Song Info:

"She used my head like a revolver" is a song by Soda Stereo, a legendary Argentine rock band formed in 1982. The song is included in their album "Sueño Stereo," which was released in 1995. revólver" was written by the band's frontman, Gustavo Cerati, and is known for its alternative rock and shoegaze influences. The song features Cerati's distinct vocals and the band's signature sound that combines rock, pop, and electronic elements.

★ Song Emotion:

The song has a dark and mysterious tone, with lyrics that explore themes of desire, betrayal, and the complexity of human relationships. The song's emotion can be described as intense, passionate, and enigmatic, with a sense of longing and melancholy. The song delves into the theme of disappointment in a relationship after investing too much, and suggests that it may be better to come to terms with the idea of losing your partner regardless.

★ Learning Facts for Spanish Speakers:

For Spanish speakers, listening to "She used my head like a revolver" can be a great way to learn and practice the language for B2 Levels. The song's lyrics are poetic and rich in metaphors, which can help expand vocabulary and improve listening skills. The song also showcases the unique style of Cerati's songwriting, which often incorporates wordplay and clever use of language.

★ Interesting Facts:

"Ella uso mi cabeza como un revolver" is considered one of Soda Stereo's most iconic songs, and it has been praised for its innovative sound and poetic lyrics. The song's title, which translates to "She used my head like a revolver" in English, is a metaphorical expression that suggests the emotional impact of a relationship.

It was released as a single in 1996 and received critical acclaim. It remains one of Soda Stereo's most well-known and beloved songs.

The song's music video, directed by Gustavo Cerati and Javier Zuker, features surreal and abstract visuals that complement the song's enigmatic lyrics. The video has been praised for its artistic and experimental approach.

★ Music Video:

The music video for "Ella usó mi cabeza como un revolver" features a blend of surreal and abstract visuals that complement the song's mysterious tone. The video was directed by Gustavo Cerati and Javier Zuker and was released in 1995. It features scenes of Cerati singing against a black backdrop, interspersed with abstract images such as a revolving head, floating objects, and distorted faces. The video's artistic and experimental approach adds to the overall enigmatic and captivating atmosphere of the song.

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Average Ratings

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

Most words used are in very common daily usage.^RAE

Ella Usó Mi Cabeza Como un Revolver has 165 BPM (beats per minute)

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 246 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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