Yo Quiero Vivir – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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vivir /biˈβiɾ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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siento /ˈsjen.to/ A2 |
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miedo /ˈmjeðo/ A2 |
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tú /tu/ A1 |
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yo /ʝo/ A1 |
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quieren /ˈkjere(n)/ A2 |
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gritar /gɾiˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmũn.ðo/ A2 |
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sentir /senˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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llevar /ʝeˈβaɾ/ A2 |
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solamente /solaˈmen.te/ B1 |
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caminos /kaˈmi.nos/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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NO ME QUEDO EN EL INTENTO
➔ Negative Imperative
➔ The phrase “NO ME QUEDO” implies “I don’t stay/remain”. It's used to express a strong intention of not giving up or failing in the attempt. The 'me' is a reflexive pronoun.
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CRUCÉ EL INFIERNO, ¿Y TÚ?
➔ Preterite Perfect (Past Simple) and Interrogative Sentence
➔ “CRUCÉ” is the preterite (past simple) form of the verb “cruzar” (to cross). The phrase means "I crossed hell". "¿Y TÚ?" is a short interrogative phrase meaning "And you?".
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NECESITO NO DEPENDO, ¿Y TÚ?
➔ Present Simple (Assertion and Negation) and Interrogative Sentence
➔ "NECESITO" means "I need" (present simple, assertion). "NO DEPENDO" means "I don't depend" (present simple, negation). "¿Y TÚ?" means "And you?".
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SI ESTOY CONTIGO, NO DUDES DE MÍ
➔ Conditional Sentence (Present Simple + Imperative)
➔ “SI ESTOY CONTIGO” is the conditional clause (If I am with you). “NO DUDES DE MÍ” is the imperative clause (Don’t doubt me).
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ERES MI SINVIVIR
➔ Present Simple (Identity)
➔ "ERES" (you are) is the present simple form of the verb "ser" (to be), used to define a permanent or essential quality. "SINVIVIR" is a noun that means something like 'my reason for living' or 'the thing I can't live without'.
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QUE EL MUNDO SE ENTERE, TE QUIERO A RABIAR
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Desire/Influence) and Adverbial Phrase
➔ "QUE EL MUNDO SE ENTERE" uses the subjunctive mood (se entere) expressing a wish or desire that the world finds out. "TE QUIERO A RABIAR" is an adverbial phrase, meaning "I love you intensely/madly".
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NO ME DIGAS QUE NO PUEDES
➔ Negative Imperative with Subjunctive
➔ "NO ME DIGAS" is a negative imperative (Don't tell me). "QUE NO PUEDES" uses the subjunctive mood ("puedas" would be correct here, although the indicative "puedes" is often used colloquially) because it is part of a subordinate clause expressing doubt or uncertainty.
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DE TU FUERZA SIEMPRE APRENDO
➔ Present Simple with Adverb of Frequency
➔ "APRENDO" (I learn) is the present simple form of the verb "aprender" (to learn). "SIEMPRE" is an adverb of frequency meaning "always".
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RECOJO LOS CRISTALES Y REMIENDO TU MIRADA
➔ Present Simple and Coordination
➔ "RECOJO" (I collect) and "REMIENDO" (I mend) are both in the present simple tense, indicating habitual actions. The "Y" coordinates the two actions, showing that they happen simultaneously or in sequence.
