Juan Duque shares a slice of summer nostalgia in ‘Verano 23,’ from his album ‘Mis Traumas, Mis Chistes.’ The songwriter collaborates with a team of poets and composers to bring this story to life. The track mixes heartfelt lyrics with a melody that sticks in your head.
Released: November 21, 2024
Verano 23
Juan Duque • From “Mis Traumas, Mis Chistes”
Verano 23 Lyrics Translation – Mis Traumas, Mis Chistes Soundtrack
The performer sings about a summer fling that was ‘so addictive’ but ‘wasn’t serious.’ He recalls moments like running back to the beach to catch the sunrise and the playful nickname ‘Morenita Zendaya.’ One line translates to, ‘Fall in love with me, because we’re going to die anyway,’ capturing the carefree vibe of the season.
Quien Se OlvidaWho could ever forget?
En Su Sano Juicio Quien Te OlvidaIn their right mind, who’d forget you?
Saliste Bien Adictiva No Se Me OlvidaYou turned out to be so addictive, I can’t forget,
Que Estabamos Locos Cuando Me Deciashow crazy we were when you’d tell me.
Enamorate De Mi Que Igual Nos Morimos“Fall in love with me, because we’re going to die anyway.”
Yo No Me Enamore Pero De Todo HicimosI didn’t fall in love, but we did everything together.
Verano 23 Lo Volveria A HacerSummer ’23, I’d do it all again.
Aun Te Pienso Sin Ropa Y Yo Digo AmenI still think of you without your clothes, and I say amen.
Y Te La Eche Y No Fue La BendiAnd I gave you my all, but it wasn’t for a ‘blessing’ (child),
Si Sale Una Bendi Le Pongo Michelleif a ‘blessing’ (baby) comes along, I’ll name her Michelle.
Despues Corrimos De Vuelta A La PlayaThen we ran back to the beach,
Pa No Perdernos El Amanecerso we wouldn’t miss the sunrise.
Y Fueron Dos O Tres Los Te Amo Que Me SalieronAnd two or three ‘I love yous’ slipped out of my mouth,
Y Tu Gritandome No Pares Que Yo Tambienwhile you were screaming, “Don’t stop, because me too!”
Pero Nada Fue En SerioBut none of it was serious.
Fue El Verano Y Tu Cuerpo Tan C#brónIt was the summer and your body, which was so ‘ins#ne’.
Pero Nada Fue En SerioBut none of it was serious.
Lo Unico Malo Fue Que No DuroThe only bad thing was that it didn’t last.
Como Hielo En La Playa OhLike ice on the beach, oh.
En Tu Cuerpo La Toalla EyWith the towel draped over your body, ey.
Morenita Zendaya Me DeciasYou’d call yourself my little ‘Morenita’ (dark-skinned) Zendaya.
Enamorate De Mi Que Igual Nos Morimos“Fall in love with me, since we’re going to die anyway.”
Yo No Me Enamore Pero De Todo HicimosI didn’t fall in love, but we did everything together.
Verano 23 Lo Volveria A HacerSummer ’23, I’d do it all again.
Aun Te Pienso Sin Ropa Y Yo Digo AmenI still think of you without your clothes, and I say amen.
Quien Se OlvidaWho could ever forget?
En Su Sano Juicio Quien Te OlvidaIn their right mind, who’d forget you?
Saliste Bien Adictiva No Se Me OlvidaYou turned out to be so addictive, I can’t forget.
Que Estabamos Locos Cuando Me DeciasHow crazy we were when you’d tell me…
Enamorate De Mi Que Igual Nos Morimos“Fall in love with me, because we’re both going to die regardless.”
Yo No Me Enamore Pero De Todo HicimosI didn’t fall in love, but we did everything together.
Verano 23 Lo Volveria A HacerSummer ’23, I’d do it all again.
Aun Te Pienso Sin Ropa Y Yo Digo AmenI still think of you without your clothes, and I say amen.
Enamorate De Mi Que Igual Nos Morimos“Fall in love with me, because we’ll die soon enough anyway.”
Yo No Me Enamore Pero De Todo HicimosI didn’t fall in love, but we did everything together.
Verano 23 Lo Volveria A HacerSummer ’23, I’d do it all again.
Aun Te Pienso Sin Ropa Y Yo Digo AmenI still think of you without your clothes, and I say amen.
Yeah Yeah Oh-OhYeah, yeah, oh-oh.
Jua-Jua-Juan DuqueJua-Jua-Juan Duque.
Empezamo A Hacer Musica Ayer HeyWe just started making music yesterday, hey.
No Te Doy La Razon Porque Ya La TienesI won’t tell you you’re right, because you already are.
Tampoco El Corazon Porque Ya Lo TienesI won’t give you my heart either, because you already have it.
Te Doy Lo Que Me PidasI’ll give you whatever you ask for,
Pero No Me Pidas Que Me Vayabut don’t ask me to leave.
Que Eso Es Lo Unico Que No Se PuedeBecause that’s the only thing that’s impossible.
Verano 23 Music Video
The meaning of ‘Verano 23’ is about embracing fleeting moments. The lyrics remind us to cherish the temporary beauty of summer love, even if it doesn’t last.