Distancia – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: José José

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in "Distancia," a poignant Latin Pop ballad by José José, often hailed as 'El Príncipe de la Canción.' This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn Spanish through its rich emotional vocabulary, conveying the universal feelings of longing and heartbreak. Discover how José José's masterful interpretation and the melancholic lyrics make this song a timeless piece for understanding the nuances of romantic expression in Spanish.

[English]

Darling,

You don’t know how much I love you,

How much I miss you,

And the deep longing I have

To see you again.

You know,

I spend my days and nights thinking of you,

Dreaming

And waiting for the moment when fate

Shortens the distance

That keeps us apart.

So much distance,

So many memories

Of a heart full of pain

Because I’m suffering.

So much distance,

So many memories,

I want to return so I don’t lose

The love I have.

Darling,

Life without seeing you

Is so hard for me.

Without you here,

Things aren’t the same as they used to be.

Home isn’t home anymore,

Mornings aren’t joyful,

The moon isn’t my moon

And the sun isn’t my sun,

My gaze is lost,

And my song is sad.

So much distance,

So many memories

Of a heart full of pain

Because I’m suffering.

So much distance,

So many memories,

I want to return so I don’t lose

The love I have.

Darling,

It’s in my nights that I need you most by my side,

Feeling the warmth of your body,

Your kisses,

Your hugs,

And that friendly gaze of yours.

Know that soon,

God willing,

I’ll return to your side forever,

And this time, nothing and no one will tear us apart.

Life isn’t easy,

But apart,

It’s impossible.

So much distance,

So many memories

Of a heart full of pain

Because I’m suffering.

So much distance,

So many memories,

I want to return so I don’t lose

The love I have...

So much distance,

So many memories

Of a heart full of pain

Because I’m suffering.

So much distance,

[Spanish]

Querida,

Usted no sabe cómo la quiero,

Cuánto la extraño,

Y las ganas grandes que tengo

De poder volver a verla.

Sabe,

Paso mis días y mis noches recordándola,

Soñando

Y esperando el momento que el destino

Acorte la distancia

Que me separa de usted.

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos

Del corazón lleno de dolor

Porque estoy sufriendo.

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos,

Quiero volver para no perder

El amor que tengo.

Querida,

La vida sin verla

Se me hace muy difícil.

Al no tenerla

Las cosas ya no son como eran antes.

La casa no es la casa,

Las mañanas ya no son alegres,

La luna no es mi luna

Y el sol ya no es mi sol,

Tengo perdida la mirada

Y mi canción es triste.

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos

Del corazón lleno de dolor

Porque estoy sufriendo.

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos,

Quiero volver para no perder

El amor que tengo.

Querida,

Es en mis noches cuando más la necesito a mi lado,

Sintiendo el calor de su cuerpo,

Sus besos,

Sus abrazos

Y esa mirada tan amiga.

Sepa que pronto,

Primero Dios,

Volveré a su lado para siempre

Y de esta vez nada ni nadie podrá separarnos,

La vida no es fácil

Pero separados,

Es imposible.

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos

Del corazón lleno de dolor

Porque estoy sufriendo.

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos,

Quiero volver para no perder

El amor que tengo...

Cuanta distancia,

Cuantos recuerdos

Del corazón lleno de dolor

Porque estoy sufriendo.

Cuanta distancia,

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
distancia dis.tan.cia A2	noun - the measurable space between two objects or points
querer ke.reɾ A2	verb - to love, to want
extrañar ex.tra.ɲar B1	verb - to miss, to feel the absence of someone or something
recuerdo re.kwer.do A2	noun - memory of something past
sufrir su.fɾir A2	verb - to suffer, to feel physical or emotional pain
dolor do.lor A1	noun - unpleasant and distressing sensation caused by injury or illness
volver bol.βer A1	verb - to return to a previous place or situation
difícil di.fi.sil A1	adjective - requiring much effort or skill
alegre a.le.ɣɾe A1	adjective - showing happiness
triste ˈtɾiste A1	adjective - causing sadness or melancholy
necesitar ne.θe.si.ˈtar A2	verb - to need something or someone
abrazo a.ˈβɾa.θo A1	noun - the act of hugging
mirada mi.ˈra.ða A2	noun - the act of looking or the way of looking
imposible im.po.ˈsi.ble A2	adjective - unable to be done or happen

Key Grammar Structures

• Usted no sabe cómo la quiero

  ➔ Formal 'you' (Usted) and present tense

  ➔ 'Usted' is the formal form of 'you', and 'quiero' is the present tense of 'querer', expressing a current feeling.

• Cuánto la extraño

  ➔ Use of 'cuánto' for emphasis and present tense

  ➔ 'Cuánto' is used to emphasize the extent of missing someone, and 'extraño' is the present tense of 'extrañar'.

• De poder volver a verla

  ➔ Infinitive clause with 'de'

  ➔ The phrase 'de poder volver a verla' is an infinitive clause introduced by 'de', expressing purpose or desire.

• Que el destino acorte la distancia

  ➔ Subjunctive mood in a dependent clause

  ➔ 'Acorte' is in the subjunctive mood, used in a dependent clause expressing a wish or uncertainty.

• La vida sin verla se me hace muy difícil

  ➔ Reflexive pronoun 'se' and present tense

  ➔ 'Se me hace' uses the reflexive pronoun 'se' to indicate that the action affects the subject, and 'difícil' is an adjective agreeing with the subject.

• Primero Dios, volveré a su lado para siempre

  ➔ Future tense and expression of hope

  ➔ 'Volveré' is the future tense of 'volver', expressing a future action, and 'Primero Dios' is an expression of hope or faith.