Lo Poco Que Tengo – Lyrics Meaning in English – Ricardo Arjona
“Lo Poco Que Tengo” (What Little I’ve Isn’t much) performed by Ricardo Arjona, is a poignant celebration of life’s simple yet profound treasures. In this song, Arjona reflects on the beauty and worth found in the modest things he possesses. Through evocative lyrics, he contrasts material wealth with the intangible joys and personal contentments that truly enrich life. The song paints a vivid picture of an existence where the smallest things—like an old guitar, a dream, or a laugh—carry immense value and happiness. It’s a reminder that sometimes, what seems insignificant is, in fact, invaluable and fulfilling.
Singer: Ricardo Arjona
Yo tengo una guitarra vieja
Preñada con esta canción
Amigos que nunca aconsejan
Y un beso a mi disposición
I have an very old guitar
Loaded with this song
Friends who never give advice
And a kiss at my disposal
Lo que tengo es tan poco
Que vale un millón
What I have isn’t much
It’s worth a lot
Yo tengo el aire que respiro
Y el mar to’ito para mí
Amores viejos y suspiros
Y si alguien dice no, yo sí
I breathe the air I’ve
And the whole ocean for me
Old loves and sighs
And if someone says no, I say yes
Yo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que es también pa’ ti
What little I have isn’t much
That it’s also for you
Las huellas de tus pies descalzos
El humo de la cafetera
Tres cuadros surrealistas falsos
Tu risa que trae primavera
Aun que el tiempo este fatal
The footprints of your bare feet
The steam from the coffee maker
Three fake surrealist paintings
Your laughter that brings spring
Even though the weather is awful
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Pero es esencial
What little I have isn’t much
But it is essential
Tengo un aguacero para mi verano
Y una ola para surfear
Una sombra que me sigue a donde voy
Y dos pies pa’ caminar
I have a downpour for my summer
And a wave to surf on
Wherever I go a shadow follows me
And two feet to walk with
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que hay pa’ regalar
What little I have isn’t much
That there’s enough to give away
Tengo la noticia de que no es noticia
De que no me importa nada
Aprendí a graduarme en todo de aprendiz
Y no imploro agua pasada
I have the news that it’s not news
That nothing matters to me
I learned to graduate in everything as a beginner
And I don’t beg for spilled water
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que me hace feliz
What little I have isn’t much
That it makes me happy
Que lejos esta la fortuna
De lo que venden en la tele
Si es gratis ir a ver la luna
Que no se queje al que le duele
How far fortune is
From what they sell on TV
Since it’s free to go see the moon
Let no one complain who is in pain
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que no hay quien me ordene
What little I have isn’t much
That no one can boss me around
Tengo un reloj entre las nubes
Un sueño que se va de fiesta
Tus pechos como dos querubes
La tarde para hacer la siesta
Aun que el mundo esta al revés
I have a watch among the clouds
A dream that goes out partying
Your breasts like two cherubs
The afternoon for taking a nap
Even though the world is upside down
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que gana interés
What little I have isn’t much
That it gains interest
Tengo un aguacero para mi verano
Y una ola para surfear
Una sombra que me sigue a donde voy
Y dos pies pa’ caminar
I have a downpour for my summer
And a wave to surf on
Wherever I go a shadow follows me
And two feet to walk with
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que hay pa’ regalar
What little I have isn’t much
That there’s enough to give away
Tengo la noticia de que no es noticia
De que no me importa nada
Aprendí a graduarme en todo de aprendiz
Y no imploro agua pasada
I have the news that it’s not news
That nothing matters to me
I learned to graduate in everything as a beginner
And I don’t beg for spilled water
Lo poco que tengo es tan poco
Que me hace feliz
What little I have isn’t much
That it makes me happy
