Vive – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: José José

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of José José with "Vive," a quintessential Latin ballad that offers a deep emotional experience. This song is an excellent way to learn Spanish through its poetic lyrics, rich vocabulary, and passionate delivery. Its themes of enduring love and the urgency of living resonate universally, making it special for its profound message and José José's masterful vocal interpretation. Understanding the lyrics will unlock a deeper appreciation for the nuances of romantic Spanish expression and the artistry of 'El Príncipe de la Canción.'

[English]

Tell me

if it doesn't have

a memory for your soul

If the tree's flowers are dead

that kept your secret of loving me

Listen, my voice has no words anymore

And my eyes look at no one

And my kisses fall asleep without you

Live, because the afternoon passes along the sun's path

And my yearning gets lost waiting for your love

Live, because I know what you feel when you see me arrive

Life isn't good if you can't love

...

[Spanish]

Dime

si no lleva

un recuerdo tu alma

Si están muertas las flores del árbol

Que guardó tu secreto de amarme

Oye que mi voz ya no tiene palabras

Y mis ojos no miran a nadie

Y mis besos se duermen sin ti

Vive, que la tarde se va por la ruta del sol

Y mis ansias se pierden aguardando tu amor

Vive, que yo sé lo que sientes al verme llegar

Que la vida no es buena si no puedes amar

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
recuerdo reˈkweɾðo A2	noun - memory, recollection
muertas ˈmweɾtas A2	adjective - dead (feminine plural)
flores ˈfloɾes A1	noun - flowers
guardó ɡwarˈðo A2	verb - kept, guarded (preterite of guardar)
secreto seˈkɾeto A2	noun - secret
amarme aˈmaɾme A2	verb - to love me (infinitive: amar)
palabras paˈlaβɾas A1	noun - words
miran miˈɾan A2	verb - look (3rd person plural present of mirar)
besos ˈbesos A1	noun - kisses
duermen ˈdweɾmen A2	verb - sleep (3rd person plural present of dormir)
vive ˈbiβe A1	verb - live (2nd person singular imperative of vivir)
tarde ˈtaɾðe A1	noun - afternoon
ansias ˈaŋsjas B1	noun - longings, anxieties
aguardando aɣwarˈðando B1	verb - awaiting (gerund of aguardar)
sientes ˈsjen̪tes A2	verb - feel (2nd person singular present of sentir)
llegar jeˈɣaɾ A1	verb - to arrive

Key Grammar Structures

• Dime si no lleva un recuerdo tu alma

  ➔ Present tense of 'llevar' (to carry) in a subordinate clause

  ➔ The verb 'lleva' is in the present tense and is used in a subordinate clause introduced by 'si', expressing a condition.

• Si están muertas las flores del árbol

  ➔ Present tense of 'estar' (to be) with adjective 'muertas'

  ➔ The verb 'están' is in the present tense and is used with the adjective 'muertas' to describe a temporary state.

• Oye que mi voz ya no tiene palabras

  ➔ Present tense of 'tener' (to have) in negative form

  ➔ The verb 'tiene' is in the present tense and is negated by 'no', indicating a lack of possession.

• Vive, que la tarde se va por la ruta del sol

  ➔ Present tense of 'ir' (to go) in a subordinate clause

  ➔ The verb 'se va' is in the present tense and is used in a subordinate clause introduced by 'que', describing an ongoing action.

• Que la vida no es buena si no puedes amar

  ➔ Present tense of 'ser' (to be) in negative form with conditional clause

  ➔ The verb 'es' is in the present tense and is negated by 'no', combined with a conditional clause introduced by 'si'.