Enséñame A Volar

• By: Luis Cortés

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
vida /ˈbiða/ A1	noun - life
respuesta /resˈpwesta/ A2	noun - answer
pieza /ˈpjeθa/ A2	noun - piece
rompecabezas /ˌrompekaˈβeθas/ B1	noun - puzzle
herida /eˈɾiða/ B1	noun - wound
cielo /ˈθjelo/ A1	noun - sky
besos /ˈbesos/ A2	noun - kisses
miedo /ˈmjeðo/ A2	noun - fear
soñar /soˈɲaɾ/ A2	verb - to dream
loco /ˈloko/ A2	adjective - crazy
cabeza /kaˈβeθa/ A1	noun - head
motivo /moˈtiβo/ B1	noun - motive, reason
mañana /maˈɲana/ A1	noun - morning
arte /ˈaɾte/ A2	noun - art
alegría /aleˈɣɾia/ B1	noun - joy
vivir /biˈβiɾ/ A1	verb - to live
dulce /ˈdulθe/ A2	adjective - sweet
rosas /ˈrosas/ A1	noun - roses
jardín /xaɾˈðin/ A2	noun - garden
historia /isˈtoɾja/ A1	noun - story

Grammar:

• Quizá la vida me dio una respuesta

  ➔ Subjunctive in adverbial clauses expressing doubt: "Quizá + subjunctive"

  ➔ The word "quizá" (perhaps) introduces a sense of uncertainty or doubt. Because of this, the verb in the subordinate clause (if there were one) following "quizá" would often be in the subjunctive mood. In this case, "dio" is in the preterite indicative, but the usage implies that life *might* have given an answer, it is not a certainty.

• No tengo por qué curar esta herida

  ➔ The expression "no tener por qué + infinitive" which means "not to have to" or "there is no reason to"

  ➔ This sentence means "I don't have to heal this wound" or "There's no reason for me to heal this wound". "No tener por qué" introduces a lack of obligation or necessity.

• Y volver a sentirme a 100 metros del cielo

  ➔ The use of "a" to indicate location or distance: "a + distance/location"

  ➔ Here, "a 100 metros del cielo" indicates the distance from the sky (100 meters). The preposition "a" is used to express this location or distance. The construction means 'to be 100 meters from the sky'.

• Enséñame a volar

  ➔ Imperative form + "a" + infinitive: asking someone to do something specific

  ➔ "Enséñame a volar" (teach me to fly) is an example of using the imperative form of the verb "enseñar" (to teach) followed by "a" and the infinitive "volar" (to fly). It is a direct request or command addressed to someone.

• Porque yo aún tengo miedo

  ➔ "Aún" vs "ya" meaning "still" and "already/yet" respectively, "aún" emphasizing the continuation of a state

  ➔ Here, "aún" means "still". The speaker *still* has fear. Using "aún" emphasizes that the fear persists.

• Yo tengo claro que eres mi respuesta

  ➔ The construction "Tener claro que" which means "to be clear that" or "to be sure that"

  ➔ This sentence means "I am clear that you are my answer" or "I am sure that you are my answer". "Tener claro que" indicates certainty.

• Tú me tienes loquita la cabeza

  ➔ The construction "tener a alguien [adjective]" which means "to have someone [in that state]"

  ➔ This sentence means "You have me crazy in the head" or "You drive me crazy". "Loquita" is the adjective describing the state the speaker is in.

• ¿Cómo quieres que no quiera quererte?

  ➔ Subjunctive in questions expressing emotional reaction or opinion: "¿Cómo + verb + que + subjunctive?"

  ➔ This is a rhetorical question that emphasizes the obviousness of wanting to love the person. Because of the "¿Cómo... que...?" structure which is expressing an emotional reaction, the verb "quiera" is in the subjunctive mood.