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Ay! que suerte tan negra y tirana es la mía 00:15
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al haberte encontrado a mi paso una vez, 00:23
tan feliz y contenta que sin ti vivía 00:31
cuando yo ni siquiera en tu nombre soñé. 00:39
Hasta que una mañana fatal de mi vida 00:47
el destino te enviara mi suerte a cambiar, 00:53
al instante sentí que tu imagen querida 00:58
ya jamás de mi mente se habría de borrar. 01:03
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Tiempo aquél tan alegre de mi primavera, 01:23
cuando ni una tristeza mi dicha turbó. 01:31
Cuántos años pasaron cual dulce quimera 01:38
01:44
cuando ni un desengaño mi vida pasó. 01:47
Que destino fatal me persigue y me guía 01:54
y encamina mi senda a donde hallé el dolor, 02:00
si el amarte es tan sólo continua agonía 02:05
yo maldigo a la vida maldigo el amor. 02:11
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Yo no sé qué misterio se encierra en tu vida, 02:31
que jamás he podido tu amor comprender. 02:38
Yo ya tengo mi fe y mi esperanza perdida, 02:46
aunque jures mil veces que me has de querer. 02:53
Para qué me creí de tus besos de fuego, 03:01
para qué me creí de tus besos de amor, 03:07
si en tus labios me diste el veneno malevo 03:12
yo maldigo mi suerte y maldigo tu amor. 03:18
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Mi destino fue quererte – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

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Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Mexican music with Flor Silvestre's iconic ranchera, "Mi destino fue quererte." This song, a cornerstone of her legacy, offers a window into the soul of Mexican romanticism, exploring themes of destiny, love, and emotional resilience. Learning this song allows you to connect with the powerful storytelling and emotive vocal delivery characteristic of this beloved genre.

[English]
Oh! What a dark and harsh luck mine has been
...
To meet you once in my life’s path,
So happy and content I was, living without you
Even in my dreams, I never even thought of your name.
Until one fateful morning in my life
Destiny sent you to change my fate,
In that moment I felt your dear image
Would never be erased from my mind.
...
Those joyful days of my springtime,
When not even a sadness clouded my happiness.
How many years have passed like a sweet illusion
...
When my life was free of disappointment.
What a cruel destiny hunts and guides me
Leading my path to where I found pain,
If loving you is only endless suffering
Then I curse life, I curse love.
...
I don’t know what mystery is hidden in your life,
That I’ve never been able to understand your love.
I’ve already lost my faith and hope,
Even if you swear a thousand times you’ll love me.
Why did I believe in your fiery kisses,
Why did I believe in your kisses of love,
If on your lips you gave me poisonous venom
I curse my luck and curse your love.
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Vocabulary Meanings

suerte

/sweɾte/

A2
  • noun
  • - luck, fortune

destino

/destino/

B1
  • noun
  • - destiny, fate

quererte

/keˈɾeɾte/

B2
  • verb (infinitive)
  • - to love you

maldigo

/malˈdiɣo/

C1
  • verb
  • - I curse

misterio

/misˈteɾjo/

B2
  • noun
  • - mystery

querido

/keˈɾido/

A2
  • adjective / noun
  • - dear

dolor

/doˈloɾ/

B1
  • noun
  • - pain

amor

/aˈmoɾ/

A1
  • noun
  • - love

vida

/ˈβiða/

A2
  • noun
  • - life

pasaron

/pa.saˈɾon/

B1
  • verb (past)
  • - they passed

tiempo

/ˈtʲem.pɔ/

A2
  • noun
  • - time, weather

quimera

/kiˈmeɾa/

B2
  • noun
  • - chimera, illusion

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