nana triste – English Lyrics

• By: Natalia Lacunza, Guitarricadelafuente

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of "nana triste" by Natalia Lacunza and Guitarricadelafuente. This beautiful and sorrowful lullaby offers a unique opportunity to connect with Spanish through its intimate lyrics and stripped-back acoustic style. Learn how simple yet powerful language can convey complex emotions, making it an ideal song for understanding authentic Spanish expression and appreciating the delicate artistry of its creators.

[English]

Sé que hay cosas que me digo

Que no tienen que pasar

Se despiertan del olvido

Vuelven pa' hacerme llorar

Yo me quedaría contigo

Una, dos, tres noches más

Si no hubiera roto el hilo

Ojalá, volver atrás

No te culpo de mi pena

No te culpo de mi mal

Te construiré un castillo

Con tu lágrima de sal

Te cuidaba como un niño

Que no sabe caminar

Déjame que te proteja

De lo que pueda pasar

Dame paz y dame guerra

Dame aliento, cuídame

Clavelitos en tu pelo

Los tatuajes de tu piel

Hoy supura y supura

Lo que ayer sabía a miel

Yo maldigo a mi cordura

Palomita, llévame

Dame paz y dame guerra

Dame aliento, cuídame

Clavelitos en tu pelo

Los tatuajes de tu piel

Hoy supura y supura

Lo que ayer sabía a miel

Yo maldigo a mi cordura

Palomita, llévame

A ti te maldigo y a tus lágrimas de sal

A ti maldigo, no me vas a hacer llorar

A ti te maldigo

A ti te maldigo

A ti te maldigo y a tus lágrimas de sal

A ti te maldigo, no me vas a hacer llorar

A ti te maldigo

Porque un niño que no es mío

Nunca lo debí cuidar

Nunca lo debí cuidar

Nunca lo debí cuidar

Nunca lo debí cuidar

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears
pass /pæs/ B1	verb - to go by or move past
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ B1	verb - to keep in mind or recall
passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/ B2	noun - a strong emotion or enthusiasm
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - organ that pumps blood; center of emotion
tear /tɪər/ A2	noun - a drop of liquid from the eye
salty /ˈsɔːl.ti/ B1	adjective - having a lot of salt
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire verb - to want or wish for something
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light or brightness
dark /dɑːrk/ A2	adjective - with little or no light
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fl/ B2	adjective - pleasing to look at

Key Grammar Structures

• Sé que hay cosas que me digo

  ➔ Present tense for expressing knowledge or belief.

  ➔ The phrase "Sé que" means "I know that," indicating a statement of knowledge.

• Si no hubiera roto el hilo

  ➔ Conditional perfect for expressing hypothetical situations.

  ➔ The phrase "Si no hubiera roto" translates to "If I hadn't broken," indicating a condition that did not happen.

• Te cuidaba como un niño

  ➔ Imperfect tense for describing ongoing actions in the past.

  ➔ The phrase "Te cuidaba" means "I was taking care of you," indicating a past ongoing action.

• Dame paz y dame guerra

  ➔ Imperative mood for giving commands or requests.

  ➔ The phrase "Dame paz y dame guerra" translates to "Give me peace and give me war," expressing a strong desire.

• A ti te maldigo y a tus lágrimas de sal

  ➔ Present tense for expressing current feelings or actions.

  ➔ The phrase "A ti te maldigo" means "I curse you," indicating a strong emotional expression.

• Nunca lo debí cuidar

  ➔ Perfect infinitive for expressing regret about past actions.

  ➔ The phrase "Nunca lo debí cuidar" translates to "I should never have taken care of it," indicating regret.