Detenme – Lyrics Meaning in English – Reik

“Detenme” (Stop Me) by Reik is a powerful ballad that delves into the deep emotions of heartbreak, loneliness, and the yearning for connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two individuals standing together, broken and unable to find the words to express their pain. The song expresses the fear of losing someone and the desperate plea to stay, rather than face the sorrow of saying goodbye. Through its haunting melody and heartfelt verses, “Detenme” explores the universal struggle of clinging to love, even when it feels like everything is falling apart. Reik’s emotional delivery makes this song a moving reflection on the fragility of relationships.

Singer: Reik

Tú
Tú frente a mí
Un par de solos, tristes, sin
Sin nada que decir
Hechos pedazos, pero aquí
Aquí, anclados

You
You in front of me
A pair of lonely, sad , without
With nothing to say
Shattered, but here
Here, anchored

Detenme, no quiero irme
Decir “Adiós” y partirme
Detenme, no quiero irme
Detenme y di “Quédate”

Stop me, I don’t want to leave 
Saying “Goodbye” would break me 
Stop me, I don’t want to go 
Stop me and say “Stay”

Otra cicatriz
Otro tal vez que nunca es sí
Es el final
La puerta y yo
Un paso más y ya no estoy
Ya no estamos

Another scar 
Another “maybe” that’s never a “yes” 
It’s the end 
The door and me 
One more step and I’m gone 
We’re gone

Detenme, no quiero irme
Decir “Adiós” y partirme
Detenme, no quiero irme
Detenme y di “Quédate”

Stop me, I don’t want to leave 
Saying “Goodbye” would break me 
Stop me, I don’t want to go 
Stop me and say “Stay”

Quédate, quédate
Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh
Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh-oh

Stay, stay
Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh
Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh-oh

Quédate conmigo
Y de aquí hasta el final te sigo
Quédate conmigo, uh-uh
Quédate conmigo
Y de aquí hasta el final te sigo

Stay with me 
And from here, I’ll follow you until the end
Stay with me, uh-uh
Stay with me
And from here, I’ll follow you until the end

Quédate conmigo
Oh-oh, no-oh, uh-oh, oh
Quédate conmigo
Y de aquí hasta el final te sigo
Quédate conmigo, oh-oh, uoh

Stay with me 
Oh-oh, no-oh, uh-oh, oh 
Stay with me 
And from here, I’ll follow you until the end 
Stay with me, oh-oh, uoh