Fue en un Cafe – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Step into the evocative world of Los Apson's "Fue en un Café." This 1960s Mexican rock classic, a Spanish adaptation of "Under the Boardwalk," offers a poignant narrative of memory and regret. Learning its lyrics provides insight into romanticized heartbreak and the power of a single location to hold profound emotional weight, all while you immerse yourself in the foundational sounds of Mexican rock and roll.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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recuerdo /reˈkworðo/ B1 |
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abandoné /aβan.doˈne/ B2 |
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llorar /ʝoˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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olvidar /olβiˈðaɾ/ B2 |
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saber /saˈβeɾ/ A2 |
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matar /maˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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dejar /deˈxar/ A2 |
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llamada /ʝaˈmaða/ A2 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ A2 |
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raíz /raˈis/ B2 |
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razón /raˈθon/ B2 |
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escuchar /eskuˈtʃaɾ/ B1 |
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ver /beɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Cuando yo recuerdo que una vez la abandoné,
➔ Subjunctive mood used after 'cuando' to express a condition.
➔ The phrase "Cuando yo recuerdo" indicates a situation that triggers a memory.
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Su ausencia me mata y yo no puedo volver.
➔ Use of present tense to express ongoing feelings.
➔ The phrase "Su ausencia me mata" conveys a strong emotional impact.
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El dolor me hace ver que al dejarla yo tuve razón.
➔ Use of indicative mood to express certainty.
➔ The phrase "El dolor me hace ver" indicates a realization brought by pain.
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Fue en un café donde yo la dejé.
➔ Use of past tense to describe a completed action.
➔ The phrase "Fue en un café" indicates the specific time and place of the action.
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Y no quise escuchar.
➔ Use of past tense to express a refusal.
➔ The phrase "no quise escuchar" indicates a conscious decision not to listen.
Album: Como Lo Bailaron Tus Padres, Vol. 1
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