From the recording Eat In Spanish
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When you sit me down
I gotta say it clear
No shrimp on my plate
I need you to hear
In Costa Rica, say it like this
Keep it simple, keep it real
I can say it now
I know how it feels
[Pre-Chorus]
Breathe in slow
Say it plain
One short line
Then say it again
[Chorus]
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
Please, no shellfish for me
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
That’s the line to set me free
[Verse 2]
If you need to ask
Just point to the dish
Pero por favor
No me pongas fish
Say it with respect
Say it at the start
So the kitchen knows
And it won’t break my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
Say it out loud
Say it right
Soy alérgico
That’s the line tonight
[Chorus]
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
Please, no shellfish for me
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
That’s the line to set me free
[Bridge]
If you’re not sure
Say it twice
Puedo enfermarme
I’m not being nice
I need the waiter
I need the chef
I need that phrase
So I can rest
[Final Chorus]
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
Please, no shellfish for me
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
That’s the line, that’s the key
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
(Soy alérgico a los mariscos)
Soy alérgico a los mariscos
Say it proud, say it clean