Soledad – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Lisandro Meza

Lyrics & Translation

Discover 'Soledad' by Lisandro Meza, a classic Colombian vallenato song that offers a unique perspective on loneliness. Through its emotive lyrics and distinctive rhythm, the song invites listeners to explore the universal experience of solitude and its potential for personal reflection, making it a special piece to connect with.

[English]

Rio Bamba

I remember your snowy peaks

With my love (uh)

...

When night falls, I find myself alone

I wander through the house like a shadow

I open the window and look up at the sky

Then I tell you, I'm not afraid of you

Loneliness, loneliness

Loneliness, loneliness

Loneliness, loneliness

Loneliness

...

(Uh)

...

(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, uh)

...

Although the eagle

flies away

It comes back, my love (uh)

...

A long time ago, you've been my friend

You share my bed, even my food

If I walk down the street, you’re by my side

I’ve gotten used to your faithful presence

Loneliness, loneliness

Loneliness, loneliness

Loneliness, loneliness

Loneliness

...

(Uh)

...

Hey, Quevedo

(Uh)

...

[Spanish]

Río Bamba

Recuerdo tus nevados

Con mi amor (uh)

Al llegar la noche, que me encuentro solo

Vago por la casa como una sombra

Abro la ventana y miro hacia el cielo

Entonce' lte digo, no te tengo miedo

Soledad, soledad

Soledad, soledad

Soledad, soledad

Soledad

(Uh)

(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, uh)

Aunque el águila

Se aleje

Pero vuelve, mi amor (uh)

Hace mucho tiempo que eres tú mi amiga

Compartes mi lecho, hasta mi comida

Si voy por la calle, tú vas a mi lado

A tu fiel presencia ya me he acostrumbrado

Soledad, soledad

Soledad, soledad

Soledad, soledad

Soledad

(Uh)

Oye, Quevedo

(Uh)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
recuerdo /reˈkweɾðo/ B1	noun - memory verb (primer person singular) - I remember
soledad /solɛˈðað/ A2
noche /ˈnotʃe/ A2	noun - night
miedo /ˈmjeðo/ A2	noun - fear
amiga /aˈmiɣa/ A2	noun - friend (female)
camino /kaˈmi.no/ A2	noun - way, path
cielo /ˈcje.lo/ A2	noun - sky
vago /ˈba.ɣo/ B1	adjective - wandering, aimless
ventana /benˈtana/ A2	noun - window
casa /ˈkasa/ A1	noun - house, home
cabeza /kaˈβeθa/ A2	noun - head
fiel /fjel/ B2	adjective - faithful, loyal
presencia /pɾeˈsenθja/ B2	noun - presence

Key Grammar Structures

• Recuerdo tus nevados

  ➔ Present tense of the verb 'recodar' (I remember)

  ➔ The verb 'recuerdo' is in the present tense, indicating a current or habitual action.

• Vago por la casa como una sombra

  ➔ Use of 'como' for simile (like/as)

  ➔ 'Como' is used here to compare the subject's wandering to a shadow, forming a simile.

• Abro la ventana y miro hacia el cielo

  ➔ Imperative or present tense of 'abrir' and 'mirar'

  ➔ Both verbs are in the present tense, describing actions happening now.

• Entonce' lte digo, no te tengo miedo

  ➔ Use of 'entonces' as a transition word, and verb conjugation in present tense

  ➔ 'Entonces' introduces a consequence or response, and the verbs are in the present tense.

• Aunque el águila se aleje

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'aunque' (although)

  ➔ 'Aunque' introduces a concessive clause indicating contrast or unexpected outcome.

• Pero vuelve, mi amor

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction 'pero' (but)

  ➔ 'Pero' introduces a contrast or exception to the previous statement.

• Compartes mi lecho, hasta mi comida

  ➔ Use of 'compartes' in present tense, indicating sharing habit

  ➔ The verb 'compartes' is in the present tense, expressing a habitual action of sharing.