Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Spanish music with Mr. Kilombo's "Al Norte"! This song is a fantastic way to engage with the Spanish language through its clear, poetic lyrics that speak of freedom and new beginnings. You'll learn empowering phrases and colloquial expressions, all set to an infectious blend of indie, pop, and reggae rhythms that make it truly special and memorable.
Key Vocabulary
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arriba /aˈri.βa/ A1 |
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grande /ˈɡran.de/ A1 |
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chico /ˈt͡ʃi.ko/ A1 |
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aire /ˈai.ɾe/ A1 |
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baile /ˈbai.le/ A2 |
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cobardes /koˈβar.des/ B2 |
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norte /ˈnor.te/ A1 |
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libre /ˈli.βɾe/ A2 |
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desafío /de.saˈfi.o/ B2 |
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imposible /im.poˈsi.βle/ B1 |
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grito /ˈɡɾi.to/ A2 |
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pensamientos /pen.saˈmjen.tos/ B1 |
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tiempo /ˈtjem.po/ A1 |
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volar /boˈlar/ A2 |
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correr /koˈreɾ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Desde aquí arriba todo se ve con otra perspectiva
➔ Impersonal 'se'
➔ The "se" indicates that the action is performed but the actor is not specified or is irrelevant. Here, "se ve" (is seen) is used impersonally.
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Lo grande se hace chico y se me olvida
➔ Reflexive verbs indicating involuntary actions (se me olvida)
➔ The verb "olvidar" (to forget) is used with "se" and the indirect object pronoun "me" to express that something is forgotten *by* someone involuntarily. It's not a conscious action.
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Todo lo que no sea del día de hoy
➔ Subjunctive mood after "que" expressing doubt/uncertainty.
➔ Because it's a general statement negating something that "may or may not be" of today, the subjunctive mood ("sea") is used.
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Dónde puedo yo bailar mi baile
➔ Emphasis with subject pronoun (yo)
➔ The inclusion of "yo" after "puedo" isn't grammatically necessary, but it emphasizes the speaker's agency and personal desire to dance.
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Nada se escribió de los cobardes
➔ Passive voice with 'se'
➔ 'Se escribió' translates to 'nothing was written'. The subject performs an action and something is being done to it.
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Sígueme, si puedes
➔ Conditional sentences with Imperative + Present Subjunctive (implied)
➔ This is a short version of a conditional sentence. The full version would be: "Si puedes seguirme, sígueme" or "Si puedes, sígueme". The "si puedes" implies a condition, and "sígueme" is the imperative command.
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Voy por delante de mis pensamientos
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating location ('por delante de')
➔ The phrase "por delante de" means "ahead of" or "in front of". It shows a metaphorical location in this context, meaning the speaker is thinking faster than their usual pace.
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No necesito más que algo de tiempo
➔ "No necesito más que" - Expressing a minimal requirement or only needing something
➔ This construction emphasizes that the only thing the speaker needs is "algo de tiempo" (some time). It downplays the necessity of anything else. It is equivalent to saying 'I only need...' or 'All I need is...'
