by Scorpions is a melancholic power ballad released in 2010 on their album Sting in the Tail . The song uses the classic German legend of the Lorelei—a mythical water spirit or siren who sits atop a rock on the Rhine River—to tell a modern story of betrayal and heartbreak. Musical and Lyrical Themes

: Reviewers often describe the song as having a sense of nostalgia, angst, and despair as the narrator reflects on "lost illusions" and the painful price paid for trusting the "siren". Key Lyrics (Subtítulos en Español) The chorus captures the core of the song's meaning:

Realmente pensé que mi corazón estaría seguro en tus manos Sometimes I wake in the night and I call out your name A veces me despierto en la noche y grito tu nombre As hard as it is to resist the song that you play Tan difícil como es resistir la canción que tocas Community Perspectives

“Lorelei / My ship has passed you by / And though you promised me to show the way / You led me astray” YouTube · Nila Fallen Angel · 9 years ago English Lyric Excerpt Traducción al Español (Contextual) You led me on with a cloak and a dagger Me engañaste con mentiras y traición I really thought my heart would be safe in your hands

The track is characterized by Scorpions' signature blend of emotional intensity and rock instrumentation.

“It's about a man who was led astray by a woman named Lorelei who promised to show him the way but instead led him astray.” Scribd Scorpions – Lorelei Lyrics - Genius