Pajarito colibrí – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Natalia Lafourcade
• Album: De Todas Las Flores

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a beautiful linguistic journey with Natalia Lafourcade's "Pajarito colibrí." This song, rich in poetic imagery and heartfelt sentiment, offers a wonderful opportunity to learn Spanish through its inspiring message of courage, freedom, and joy. You'll encounter evocative vocabulary related to nature and emotions, while the gentle, encouraging lyrics make it special for anyone looking to find beauty and solace in a new language. Its clear pronunciation and metaphorical depth will enhance your understanding and appreciation of Spanish lyrical expression.

[English]

Little hummingbird, don’t be afraid to go out

Today the world wants you to wake up to be happy

Little hummingbird, don’t be afraid to live

For the dark and mysterious night dances for you

When you feel

That the world, infinite

Opens up before your wings

Deep in your chest

You lose your breath

Ask the sky

To make you fly

And if you feel

Dizziness in flight

That the fire ignites

Deep in your chest

Ask the universe

In your whole being

Sweet freedom

Everything will be alright

Little hummingbird

Don’t be afraid to live anymore

Everything will be alright

Little hummingbird

You came into the world to be happy

...

Today the valleys

Forests and mountains

Want to see you go

Today the paths

Seas and clouds

Will watch over you

If from love

You’re sobbing

Unable to sleep

Just sing

Break your throat

It’s time to leave

When you feel

That the world, infinite

Opens up before your wings

Deep in your chest

You lose your breath

Ask the sky

To make you fly

And if you feel

Dizziness in flight

That the fire ignites

In your movement

Ask the universe

In your whole being

Sweet freedom

Everything will be alright

Little hummingbird

Don’t be afraid to live anymore

Everything will be alright

Little hummingbird

You came into the world to be happy

Alright

Little hummingbird

Don’t be afraid to live anymore

Everything will be alright

Little hummingbird

You came into the world to be happy

...

[Spanish]

Pajarito colibrí, no tengas miedo de salir

Hoy el mundo quiere que despiertes para ser feliz

Pajarito colibrí, no tengas miedo de vivir

Que la noche oscura y misteriosa baila para ti

Cuando sientas

Que, infinito el mundo

Se abre ante tus alas

Dentro de tu pecho

Pierdas el aliento

Pídele al cielo

Que te haga volar

Y si sientes

Vértigo en el vuelo

Que se enciende el fuego

Dentro de tu pecho

Pide al universo

En tu ser entero

Dulce libertad

Todo va a estar bien

Pajarito colibrí

Ya no tengas miedo de vivir

Todo va a estar bien

Pajarito colibrí

Tú llegaste al mundo para ser feliz

Hoy los valles

Bosques y montañas

Quieren verte ir

Hoy senderos

Mares y las nubes

Velarán por ti

Si de amores

Andas sollozando

Sin poder dormir

Solo canta

Quiebra la garganta

Es hora de partir

Cuando sientas

Que, infinito el mundo

Se abre ante tus alas

Dentro de tu pecho

Pierdas el aliento

Pídele al cielo

Que te haga volar

Y si sientes

Vértigo en el vuelo

Que se enciende el fuego

En tu movimiento

Pide al universo

En tu ser entero

Dulce libertad

Todo va a estar bien

Pajarito colibrí

Ya no tengas miedo de vivir

Todo va a estar bien

Pajarito colibrí

Tú llegaste al mundo para ser feliz

Bien

Pajarito colibrí

Ya no tengas miedo de vivir

Todo va a estar bien

Pajarito colibrí

Tú llegaste al mundo para ser feliz

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
pajarito pajarito A2	noun - little bird, usually a term of endearment
colibrí colibrí B1	noun - hummingbird
miedo miedo A2	noun - fear, being afraid
salir salir A2	verb - to go out, to leave
mundo mundo A1	noun - world
despertar despertar B1	verb - to wake up, to awaken
feliz feliz A1	adjective - happy
vivir vivir A2	verb - to live
noche noche A1	noun - night
oscura oscura A2	adjective - dark
misteriosa misteriosa B2	adjective - mysterious
alas alas B1	noun - wings
pecho pecho B1	noun - chest, breast
aliento aliento B2	noun - breath, inspiration
cielo cielo A1	noun - sky, heaven
volar volar B1	verb - to fly
vértigo vértigo C1	noun - dizziness, vertigo
universo universo B2	noun - universe

Key Grammar Structures

• Pajarito colibrí, no tengas miedo de salir

  ➔ Present Subjunctive

  ➔ The verb 'tengas' is in the present subjunctive, used to express a wish or desire. Here, it conveys the hope that the hummingbird should not be afraid.

• Que la noche oscura y misteriosa baila para ti

  ➔ Present Indicative

  ➔ The verb 'baila' is in the present indicative, used to describe a current action. Here, it states that the dark and mysterious night dances for you.

• Dentro de tu pecho, pierdas el aliento

  ➔ Present Subjunctive

  ➔ The verb 'pierdas' is in the present subjunctive, used to express a possible or hypothetical situation. Here, it suggests losing breath within your chest.

• Pídele al cielo, que te haga volar

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verb 'pídele' is in the imperative mood, used to give a command or make a request. Here, it instructs to ask the sky to make you fly.

• Todo va a estar bien

  ➔ Future Indicative

  ➔ The verb 'va a estar' is in the future indicative, used to express a future action. Here, it assures that everything will be fine.