Volverte A Ver – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Juanes

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Juanes with "Volverte A Ver" and unlock the beauty of the Spanish language. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn Spanish through its emotive lyrics, which vividly express themes of love, hope, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Its clear pronunciation and relatable narrative make it an excellent tool for language learners to grasp common vocabulary and emotional expressions, while also appreciating Juanes' signature blend of Latin pop and rock. You'll not only enhance your Spanish skills but also gain insight into a deeply moving story.

[English]

I'd give anything to see you again

I'd even give my life, my gun, my boots, and my faith

That's why in the trench of my loneliness

Your eyes are my light and your brilliance, my heart

And if it weren't for you, I couldn't live

In the emptiness of these days of not knowing

And if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be happy

Like I am when I see myself leaving with your kisses

And it's that only knowing

That when I return, you will be waiting for me

My heart beats faster

Seeing you again, that's all I want to do

Seeing you again, to be able to recover

Because without you, my life, I'm not happy

Because without you, my life has no roots

Or any reason to live

The only thing I want is to be able to return

To dodge all the bullets and survive

Your love is my hope and you my ammunition

That's why returning to you is my only mission

And if it weren't for you, I couldn't live

In the emptiness of these days of not knowing

And if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be happy

Like I am when I leave with your kisses

And it's that only knowing

That when I return, you will be waiting for me

My heart beats faster

...

Seeing you again, that's all I want to do

Seeing you again, to be able to recover

Because without you, my life, I'm not happy

Because without you, my life has no roots

Or any reason to live

You are everything I have and I don't want to die

Without being able, again, to see you

...

Because without you, my life, I'm not happy

Because without you, my life has no roots

Seeing you again, that's all I want to do

Seeing you again, to be able to recover

Because without you, my life, I'm not happy

Because without you, my life has no roots

Or any reason to live

...

[Spanish]

Daría lo que fuera por volverte a ver

Daría hasta mi vida y mi fusil, mis botas y mi fe

Por eso en la trinchera de mi soledad

Tus ojos son mi luz y tu esplendor, mi corazón

Y si no fuera por ti, yo no podría vivir

En el vacío de estos días de no saber

Y si no fuera por ti, yo no sería feliz

Como lo soy cuando con tus besos me veo partir

Y es que sólo con saber

Que al regresar tú esperarás por mí

Aumentan los latidos de mi corazón

Volverte a ver, es todo lo que quiero hacer

Volverte a ver, para poderme reponer

Porque sin ti, mi vida, yo no soy feliz

Porque sin ti, mi vida no tiene raíz

Ni una razón para vivir

Lo único que quiero es poder regresar

Poder todas las balas esquivar y sobrevivir

Tu amor es mi esperanza y tú mi munición

Por eso regresar a ti es mi única misión

Y si no fuera por ti, yo no podría vivir

En el vacío de estos días de no saber

Y si no fuera por ti, yo no sería feliz

Como lo soy cuando con tus besos me veo partir

Y es que sólo con saber

Que al regresar tú esperarás por mí

Aumentan los latidos de mi corazón

Volverte a ver, es todo lo que quiero hacer

Volverte a ver, para poderme reponer

Porque sin ti, mi vida, yo no soy feliz

Porque sin ti, mi vida no tiene raíz

Ni una razón para vivir

Eres todo lo que tengo y no me quiero morir

Sin poder, otra vez, volverte a ver

Porque sin ti, mi vida, yo no soy feliz

Porque sin ti, mi vida no tiene raíz

Volverte a ver, es todo lo que quiero hacer

Volverte a ver, para poderme reponer

Porque sin ti, mi vida, yo no soy feliz

Porque sin ti, mi vida no tiene raíz

Ni una razón para vivir

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ver /ber/ A2	verb - to see
volver /bolˈbeɾ/ B1	verb - to return
esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ B1	verb - to wait; to hope
corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A2	noun - heart
vida /ˈβiða/ A2	noun - life
amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2	noun - love
esperanza /espeˈɾãnθa/ B1	noun - hope
camino /kaˈmiŋɡo/ A2	noun - path, way
felicidad /feliθiˈðað/ B1	noun - happiness
esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ B1	verb - to wait; to hope
cantar /kanˈtaɾ/ A2	verb - to sing
esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ B1	verb - to wait; to hope

Key Grammar Structures

• Daría lo que fuera por volverte a ver

  ➔ Conditional tense (daría) to express potentiality or hypothetical situations.

  ➔ The verb "daría" is the conditional form of "dar" (to give), used to express "would give" or "would do" under hypothetical conditions.

• Tus ojos son mi luz y tu esplendor, mi corazón

  ➔ Use of possessive pronouns (tus) and the verb "son" (are) to describe possession.

  ➔ The possessive pronoun "tus" indicates "your" (plural or formal), and "son" is the third person plural form of "ser" (to be).

• Porque sin ti, mi vida, yo no soy feliz

  ➔ Use of "porque" (because) to introduce a cause or reason.

  ➔ The word "porque" introduces a causal clause explaining the reason for the main statement.

• Y si no fuera por ti, yo no podría vivir

  ➔ Conditional clauses with "si" (if) and the imperfect subjunctive tense to express hypothetical situations.

  ➔ The phrase "si no fuera por ti" uses "si" (if) with the imperfect subjunctive of "ser" (fuerza) to describe a hypothetical situation.

• Poder todas las balas esquivar y sobrevivir

  ➔ Use of modal verb "poder" (can/be able to) followed by infinitive to express ability or possibility.

  ➔ The verb "poder" is a modal verb meaning "can" or "be able to," used with the infinitive to indicate ability.

• Lo único que quiero es poder regresar

  ➔ Use of "lo único que" (the only thing that) to express the sole desire or requirement.

  ➔ The phrase "lo único que" emphasizes that it is the only thing the speaker desires or considers important.