A native of Los Angeles, California's San Pedro community, Miguel Jontel Pimentel was involved at the age of 16 with the production company Drop Squad. Three years later, he was offered a slot in Fatty Koo, and appeared on the R&B group's BET reality show, but he turned the position down and eventually signed a solo deal with distribution from major-label Universal. In 2005, "Getcha Hands Up!" was issued as a promotional solo single, and its accompanying video -- showcasing Miguel's dancing skills -- aired on BET. An album, Young & Free, was planned for release, but it was never issued. By that point, Miguel was becoming increasingly known in the underground through his collaborative work with Blu, Exile, and Daz-I-Kue.
Miguel signed a solo deal with Jive in 2007 and continued to work with underground and major-label artists. By the end of the decade, he placed songs on albums by Musiq Soulchild and Asher Roth. He experienced major growth during 2010. Jaheim's "Finding My Way Back," a song he co-wrote, reached number 12 on Billboard's R&B/hip-hop hit (and was subsequently nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Song). Miguel also co-wrote a pair of the Jam & Lewis-produced songs that appeared on Usher's Raymond v. Raymond, which topped the Billboard 200 just before Miguel made his proper solo debut with the atmospheric hip-hop soul of "All I Want Is You," a Top Ten R&B/hip-hop hit. The parent album, All I Want Is You, followed that November and reached the Top Ten of the R&B/hip-hop albums chart, as well as the Top 40 of the Billboard 200, boosted by "Sure Thing" (number one R&B, number 36 Billboard 200) and "Quickie" (number three R&B). Once Wale's Miguel-assisted Top 40 pop hit "Lotus Flower Bomb" was well on its way to platinum certification, Miguel resumed his solo output in early 2012 with a trilogy of three-song EPs dubbed Art Dealer Chic.
The intermediate releases led to Kaleidoscope Dream, which entered the R&B/hip-hop chart at number one and crossed into the Billboard 200 Top Five in October 2012. The RCA-issued full-length was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Urban Contemporary Album, while "Adorn," Miguel's second number one R&B/hip-hop single, was nominated for three awards and won for Best R&B Song. The following year, the album's "How Many Drinks?" was nominated as well. Stardom notwithstanding, Miguel remained available for outside work. "#Beautiful," a collaboration with Mariah Carey, was issued in May 2013 and went platinum. Miguel also devoted time between albums to sessions for J. Cole, Janelle Monรกe, Big Sean, Jessie Ware, A$AP Rocky (the gold "Everyday"), Mac Miller (the platinum "Weekend"), and Hudson Mohawke.
Miguel's third album, Wildheart, was released in June 2015. Like his previous full-length, it debuted within the Top Five of the Billboard 200, reaching number two and landing in the same spot on the R&B/hip-hop chart. Less melodic than what preceded it, Wildheart emphasized sensual slow jams and was acknowledged with a Grammy nomination in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category. Another round of collaborations, including a duet with Dua Lipa, and singles highlighted by "2 Lovin U" (produced by DJ Premier) and the platinum-certified "Sky Walker" (featuring Travis Scott), preceded the December 2017 release of the urgent War & Leisure. Another R&B/hip-hop chart topper, it also entered the Billboard 200 at number nine. Miguel continued his extracurricular activity through 2018 with Kygo's "Remind Me to Forget" among his most commercially successful featured appearances. His next solo release was the Spanish-language EP Te Lo Dije, which peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart in 2019. Also that year, Alicia Keys' Miguel-assisted "Show Me Love" began its ascent to gold status.
A mix of smaller-scale solo output and featured appearances followed during the first few years of the 2020s. Early in the decade, Miguel was featured on tracks such as Jhenรฉ Aiko's platinum "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)." The Art Dealer Chic series of EPs resumed in 2021 with a fourth volume containing the grinding "Funeral." After he was featured on Diplo's "Don't Forget My Love," Miguel saw "Sure Thing" become more popular than ever in 2023 -- thanks to TikTok -- and a re-release of the single consequently reached number 14 on the Hot 100, thereby surpassing "Adorn" as his highest-charting pop single. The singer responded that April with the smoldering slow jam "Give It to Me." ~ Andy Kellman & David Jeffries
Caramelo Duro
Miguel Lyrics
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Blood sugar, I feel it rise (oh la la la la la)
Got that flavor, that's something you can't buy
What are you made of? Yeah
That's something that I like (oh la la la la la)
Now or later, hourglass, Sourpatch
That pink Starburst on my brain
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Un poco de sabor (a little, little flavor)
Es to' lo que yo necesito (that's all I need babe, that's all I need babe)
Profundidades de tu amor, yeah (in love)
Se vienen conmigo, yeah
Now and later, hourglass, Sourpatch
Put that pink Starburst on my brain
Running through your candy lane
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Azรบcar, sudo
Sรญ, tiene buen gusto
Tiene mente sucia, tiene mente sucia
Azรบcar, sudo
Sรญ, tiene buen gusto
Tiene mente sucia, sรญ, tiene mente sucia
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
The lyrics of Miguel's "Caramelo Duro" are about a person being addicted to their partner, comparing them to candy. The song is very sensual, with the singer using candy metaphors to describe how they feel about their lover. The first two lines of the song talk about the singer's addiction to their partner, comparing it to a jawbreaker, and a rise in blood sugar. The lines "Got that flavor, that's something you can't buy/What are you made of?" refer to the unique qualities of the partner that attract the singer.
The chorus of the song is in Spanish, and it translates to "Hard candy, let me drive you crazy, very clean and pure, I won't leave you alone. Give me a little sugar." The singer is asking for more of the sweet qualities that make their partner irresistible.
Throughout the rest of the song, there are more candy metaphors, including "Now or later, hourglass, Sourpatch, that pink Starburst on my brain." These lines refer to different types of candy and how they relate to the singer's attraction to their lover.
Overall, "Caramelo Duro" is a very sensual song that uses candy metaphors to convey the singer's addiction to their partner. It's a catchy tune that combines elements of R&B and Latin music to create a unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Jawbreaker to my demise (oh la la la la la)
Referring to a relationship that is destructive but addictive, like a jawbreaker candy that slowly destroys teeth.
Blood sugar, I feel it rise (oh la la la la la)
The passion and intensity of the relationship is affecting the singer's body and causing a physiological response, like a sugar rush.
Got that flavor, that's something you can't buy
The unique blend of characteristics in the other person cannot be replicated or purchased, making them desirable.
What are you made of? Yeah
That's something that I like (oh la la la la la)
The artist is attracted to the mystery and complexity of the other person's personality and wants to learn more about them.
Now or later, hourglass, Sourpatch
That pink Starburst on my brain
Running through your candy lane
The artist is using candy metaphors to describe the ups and downs of the relationship and the rush of thoughts and emotions they are experiencing.
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
The singer is asking the other person to let them sweep them off their feet and promising to be a reliable, faithful partner. They are asking for a little bit of sweetness in return.
Un poco de sabor (a little, little flavor)
Es to' lo que yo necesito (that's all I need babe, that's all I need babe)
Profundidades de tu amor, yeah (in love)
Se vienen conmigo, yeah
The singer is saying that all they need is a little bit of the other person's unique flavor in their life. They are deeply in love and want the other person to come with them on their journey.
Azรบcar, sudo
Sรญ, tiene buen gusto
Tiene mente sucia, tiene mente sucia
The artist is saying that their attraction to the other person is making them sweat and that they have good taste. They also hint that the other person has a naughty mind.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Miguel Jontel Pimentel, Steve Mostyn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@donataangrisano9697
Dulce, dulce, dulce, dulce
[Verse 1]
Jaw Breaker to my demise, oh yeah (oh la la la la la)
Blood sugar I feel it rise, oh (oh la la la la la)
Got that flavor, yeah, that's something you can't buy
What are you made of, yeah
That's something that I like (oh la la la la la)
Maybe now and later, hour glass, sour patch
That pink starburst on my brain
Running through your candy lane, yeah
[Chorus]
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio, que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
[Verse 2]
Un poco de sabor (a little bit of flavor)
Es todo que yo necesito
(That's all I need babe, that's all I need babe)
Voy a ver profundidades de tu amor
(To the depths of your love, your love)
Si viene conmigo
(Should come my way babe, should come my way babe)
Now and later, hour glass, sour patch
Put that pink starburst on my brain
Running through your candy lane
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio, que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Dulce
[Bridge]
Azรบcar y sudo, si tiene buen gusto y un mente sucia, y un mente sucia (dulce dulce)
Azรบcar y sudo, si tiene buen gusto y un mente sucia, se tu mente sucia (dulce dulce)
[Chorus]
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio, que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio, que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Caramelo duro, deja que te vuelva loca
Muy limpio, que puro, no te dejarรฉ sola
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
Regรกlame un poco de azรบcar
@GraeyTangerines
โRegaleme un poco de azucar"man this song it's amazing. I love how Miguel its showing his Latin side language skills and Kali Uchis vocals blend perfect with this song.
@melissajanethgutierrez1024
Roberto Baeza i love it bc hes speking spanish like yess baby azucar mas azucar๐๐๐ญ๐ญโค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@robertosaligumbajr.5328
what does that actually mean in english?
@olgalopez9112
Roberto Saligumba give me a little sugar
@Adridharma1
@@robertosaligumbajr.5328 just "give me some sugar" hahaha
@Adridharma1
i didnt even get kalis voice :(
@Rhlgull1331
This has been stuck in my head for almost 5 years now.
Thank GOD Iโve found it.
@itsTheDuo
I hate you Miguel!!!! This song is way to hot to only be 3 minutes long. How am I supposed to work over hereย refreshing the damn page every 3 minutes lmao
@paulrichardremodeling5370
Repeat! Lol
@victorjenerett1901
Definitely on REPEAT!!!