Carlos Vives joins Andres Leal, Andrés Torres, and Mauricio Rengifo to create ‘Te Dedico,’ a heartfelt tribute to love. The musician pours his soul into every lyric, blending a classic Cumbia rhythm with sentimental guitar arpeggios. The track feels like a celebration of timeless romance.
Released: February 5, 2026
Te Dedico
Carlos Vives
Te Dedico Lyrics English Translation by Carlos Vives
The wordsmith mentions the ‘Caiman Festivals,’ where the Cumbia rhythm comes alive, and a school letter promised forever. The lyrics mix everyday moments, like watching someone sleep, with grand gestures, such as dedicating the sun and waves. Vives sings, ‘With you, time never passes,’ capturing eternal love.
Ya No Se Escribe De Amores Ya No Se Escuchan CancionesPeople don’t write about love anymore, and songs aren’t listened to.
De Esas Para EnamorarNot the kind meant for falling in love.
Y Aunque No Sea Como Un Lama Son Esas Cosas Del AlmaAnd even though I’m not like a spiritual Lama, these are things of the soul.
Que Te Quiero RegalarThat I want to give to you.
Porque A Las Mujeres Como TúBecause for women like you,
Solo Las Podemos Adorar Y YoWe can only adore them, and I,
Soy Un Tipo Simple E ImperfectoI’m a simple and imperfect guy.
Que Ha Vivido Más Del Cuento Y Cada Día Te Quiere MásWho has lived by his wits, and loves you more every day.
Te Dedico Cada Palabra Y Cada VersoI dedicate every word and every verse to you.
La Cumbia Que Llevo En Los HuesosThe Cumbia rhythm that I carry in my bones.
Y Que Bailamos En Las Fiestas Del CaimánAnd that we dance to at the ‘Caiman Festivals’.
Te Dedico De Mi Guitarra Cada ArpegioI dedicate every arpeggio from my guitar.
Aquella Carta En El ColegioThat letter from back in school.
Que Prometimos Para Siempre ConservarThat we promised to keep forever.
Te DedicoI dedicate to you.
Lai Rai Rai Re Lai Rai Rai Ra(Vocals)
Lai Rai Rai Ra Lai Lei La Ra(Vocals)
Ya No Se Mira A Los Ojos No Se Enamora Con FloresPeople don’t look in eyes anymore, they don’t fall in love with flowers.
Ya No Se Saca A Bailar ¿BailamosPeople don’t ask to dance anymore. Shall we dance?
Como El Sol Sobre Tu Cara Son Esas Cosas BacanasLike the sun upon your face, it’s those ‘cool’ things.
Que Te Voy A DedicarThat I am going to dedicate to you.
Porque A Las Mujeres Como TúBecause for women like you,
Solo Las Podemos Adorar Y YoWe can only adore them, and I,
Soy Un Tipo Simple E ImperfectoI’m a simple and imperfect guy.
Que Ha Vivido Más Del Cuento Y Cada Día Te Quiere MásWho has lived by his wits, and loves you more every day.
Te Dedico Cada Palabra Y Cada VersoI dedicate every word and every verse to you.
La Cumbia Que Llevo En Los HuesosThe Cumbia rhythm that I carry in my bones.
Y Que Bailamos En Las Fiestas Del CaimánAnd that we dance to at the ‘Caiman Festivals’.
Te Dedico De Mi Guitarra Cada ArpegioI dedicate every arpeggio from my guitar.
Aquella Carta En El ColegioThat letter from back in school.
Que Prometimos Para Siempre ConservarThat we promised to keep forever.
Te DedicoI dedicate to you.
Me Gusta Mirarte Cuando Estás DurmiendoI like watching you when you’re sleeping.
Me Gustan Las Curvas Que Tiene Tu CuerpoI like the curves of your body.
Tus Libros Tus Gafas Y Tus SentimientosYour books, your glasses, and your feelings.
Pasaron Edades Pasaron InviernosAges have passed, winters have passed.
Pasaron Cometas Tiranos Y ReinosComets, tyrants, and kingdoms have passed.
En Cambio Contigo Nunca Pasa El TiempoBut with you, time never passes.
Te Dedico Todas Las Aves Y Las OlasI dedicate all the birds and the waves to you.
El Sol Cuando Apenas Se AsomaThe sun when it barely peeks out.
Y Con Sus Rayos Nos Comienza A SaludarAnd starts to greet us with its rays.
Te Dedico De Mi Guitarra Cada ArpegioI dedicate every arpeggio from my guitar.
Aquella Carta En El ColegioThat letter from back in school.
Que Prometimos Para Siempre ConservarThat we promised to keep forever.
Te DedicoI dedicate to you.
Lai Rai Rai Re Lai Rai Rai Ra(Vocals)
Lai Rai Rai Ra Lai Lei La Ra Lai Lei La Ra(Vocals)
Te Dedico La Reina Si No Te Hubieras IdoI dedicate ‘The Queen’, ‘If You Hadn’t Gone’.
Olvídate De Todo Y Los Cuatro Caminos‘Forget Everything’ and ‘The Four Roads’.
Te Dedico Bonita Arroyito A Dios Le PidoI dedicate ‘Pretty One’, ‘Little Stream’, ‘I Ask God’.
Te Dedico Hasta Viejitos Y La Tierra Del OlvidoI dedicate ‘Until We’re Old’ and ‘The Land of Oblivion’.
Cuando Pasan Los Años La Provincia Con Egidio‘When Years Pass’, and the band ‘La Provincia’ with Egidio.
Un Beso Y Una Flor Y Este Corazón Partido‘A Kiss and a Flower’ and ‘This Broken Heart’.
Te Dedico Mil Horas De Rock ArgentinoI dedicate ‘A Thousand Hours’ of Argentine Rock.
El Amor De Mi Tierra Y El Último Disco‘The Love of My Land’ and ‘The Last Album’.
Te Dedico Music Video
The meaning of ‘Te Dedico’ is a celebration of enduring love. The lyrics blend personal memories with universal emotions, making it a timeless Cumbia anthem.