Mientras Llueve – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: José José

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating journey into the Spanish language with José José's classic, "Mientras Llueve." This iconic romantic ballad, sung by the 'Prince of Song,' offers a rich tapestry of poetic lyrics and emotive delivery, making it perfect for learners. Discover how José José masterfully uses metaphors, particularly the imagery of rain, to explore themes of intimacy, transient love, and heartfelt goodbyes. Through its beautiful phrasing and profound emotional depth, "Mientras Llueve" provides an exceptional opportunity to enhance your vocabulary, understand cultural nuances, and appreciate the artistry of one of Latin music's greatest legends.

[English]

Outside it's raining, love

Here the wind doesn't blow, come

Let's let time pass

The clock shows six

Shake off that fear that

Makes you shiver down to your feet

And forget what exists outside

Close your honey‑colored eyes

Give me, give me you

Take, take from me

Don't fear what comes, you're not just a fleeting moment

You are what I hope to see when my days come to an end

...

Outside it's no longer raining, love

Here we are one, you and I

And the sound of rain changes

To the tick‑tock of my clock

Let's run, it's nine o'clock, love

Your hair got all tangled

We both look at the mirror

And a tender kiss marks the goodbye

You leave, you leave me

From a corner I watch you depart

Don't fear what comes, you're not just a fleeting moment

You are what I hope to see when my days come to an end

Outside it's raining, love

Here the wind doesn't blow, come

Let's let time pass

The clock shows six

Shake off that fear that

Makes you shiver down to your feet

And forget what exists outside

Close your honey‑colored eyes

...

[Spanish]

Afuera está lloviendo,amor

Aquí no sopla el viento, ven

Dejemos que transcurra el tiempo

En el reloj marcan las seis

Sacúdete ese miedo que

Te hace temblar hasta los pies

Y olvida lo que existe afuera

Cierra tus ojos color de miel

Dame, dame de ti

Toma, toma de mí

No temas lo que venga, tú no eres un rato que pase así

Tú eres lo que yo pretendo que vean mis días llegar al fin

Afuera ya no llueve amor

Aquí somos uno, tú y yo

Y el ruido de la lluvia cambia

Por el tic-tac de mi reloj

Corramos, son las nueve, amor

Tu pelo todo se enredó

Los dos miramos al espejo

Y un beso tierno marca el adiós

Te vas, te vas de mí

Desde una esquina te veo partir

No temas lo que venga, tú no eres un rato que pase así

Tú eres lo que yo pretendo que vean mis días llegar al fin

Afuera está lloviendo, amor

Aquí no sopla el viento, ven

Dejemos que transcurra el tiempo

En el reloj marcan las seis

Sacúdete ese miedo que

Te hace temblar hasta los pies

Y olvida lo que existe afuera

Cierra tus ojos color de miel

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
llueve ˈʎuβe A2	verb - it rains
viento ˈbjento A2	noun - wind
tiempo ˈtjemplo A2	noun - time
miedo ˈmjɛðo A2	noun - fear
temblar temˈβlaɾ B1	verb - to tremble
olvida olˈβiða B1	verb - forget
ojos ˈoxos A1	noun - eyes
miel ˈmjɛl B1	noun - honey
toma ˈtoma A2	verb - take
temas ˈtemas B1	verb - fear
pretendo pɾeˈtendo B2	verb - intend
cambia kamˈβja A2	verb - changes
corramos koˈramos B1	verb - let's run
enredó enreˈðo B1	verb - tangled
espejo esˈpexo A2	noun - mirror
tierno ˈtjɛɾno B1	adjective - tender
partir paɾˈtiɾ B1	verb - to leave

Key Grammar Structures

• Afuera está lloviendo, amor

  ➔ Present Progressive (estar + gerund), Vocative

  ➔ "Lloviendo" is the gerund, indicating an action in progress. "Amor" is a direct address, a vocative, showing affection.

• Sacúdete ese miedo que te hace temblar hasta los pies

  ➔ Reflexive Verb, Relative Clause

  ➔ "Sacúdete" is a reflexive verb, meaning 'shake yourself'. "Que te hace temblar..." is a relative clause modifying "miedo".

• Dame, dame de ti

  ➔ Imperative Mood, Partitive Article

  ➔ Repetition of "Dame" emphasizes the request. "De ti" uses the preposition 'de' to indicate 'of you' or 'from you', implying a part of yourself.

• No temas lo que venga, tú no eres un rato que pase así

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (temas), Negative Command, Indefinite Pronoun

  ➔ "Temas" is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish or command. "Un rato que pase así" is an indefinite pronoun phrase meaning 'a moment that passes like that'.