Pepe Aguilar has never shied away from expressing what is really going through his mind. And his latest song, titled “Cuídamela Bien” — which translates to “take good care of her” — is no exception. Singing directly to Christian Nodal, who in July married his daughter Ángela Aguilar, the Mexican star is clear on his requests for him.
“Well you’re no idiot, you took from the old man the best woman,” he croons over wailing trumpets and nostalgic guitar notes. “Love her, cabrón. Show the world that you’re on the right track, and you’ve got a heart. Make her as happy as I’ve always wanted to in life.”
Aguilar’s song is a play on words that makes the most sense in Spanish. In one verse, he sings, “Y NO DA La cara el bandido,” or, “And that bandit won’t show his face” — which could also refer to Nodal’s face tattoos. In another part of the song, he uses song titles, including Ángela’s “Ahí Donde Me Ven” and Nodal’s “Botella Tras Botella,” to wittingly express how he’s feeling.
Toward the end of the song, in a total state of emotional vulnerability, Aguilar reaffirms he’s given the couple his blessing, something he first announced publicly just a day after the wedding ceremony, which took place just weeks after the couple confirmed their relationship.
“In any lasting relationship, love is essential and respect and responsibility totally indispensable,” he wrote then. “With love, you face the most complicated challenges inside and outside your environment. … I have also been in your shoes. And after 27 years with my wife I say to you: There is no simple principle.”
Below, the lyrics to Pepe Aguilar’s “Cuídamela Bien” translated to English:
It’s not news that she’s with you
Well the world knows it and everyone is a witness
So fast time passed and my ANGEL someone else snatched her away
And the bandit won’t show his face
I’m going to be very clear, do things right
Because for outlaws, mijo (son), this is not the place to be
And I know it’s easy to be cabrón
I’ve been in that situation myself
But the one who stays is more of a man
And I’m sorry if I’m being a little rude
It’s just that I got dumbfounded by a lucky chamaco (boy)
Take good care of her
You’ve already made her fall in love
You already took her away
What am I gonna do?
She was never mine
And I knew
That I was going to lose her
And lucky for you
Now she’s with you
I wish you well
Take good care of her
Maybe she’s not perfect
But I assure you
She knows how to love
Roses were enough for you
So that my prideful daughter
Would fall at your feet
And face-to-face
I give you a piece of advice
If you love her well
Don’t change her because you’re very good at it
When you brought her roses, I played the strong one
And in the serenades I couldn’t kick you out
The eagle has already taken off
And the one who doesn’t show his face now has shown it
I admit that you’re easy to love
And I’m sorry if I’m a little rude
It’s just that I got dumbfounded by a lucky chamaco (boy)
Take good care of her
“Ahí Donde Me Ven” (There where they see me)
“Botella Tras Botella” (Bottle after bottle)
“No Me 100to Bien” (I don’t feel good)
Well you’re no idiot
You took from the old man
The best woman
And lucky for you
Now she’s with you
I wish you well
Love her, cabrón
Show the world
That you’re on the right track
And you’ve got a heart
Make her as happy as
I’ve always wanted to in life
And in the eye of the cyclone
For my part I give you my blessing
And I will always wish your relationship well
Pepe Aguilar is set to speak at the 35th anniversary Billboard Latin Music Week, which will feature exclusive panels, conversations and performances by Latin music’s biggest stars from Oct. 14-18 in MIami. Tickets are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. He will also be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air Oct. 20 on Telemundo
