Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with Manuel Carrasco's "Yo Quiero Vivir"! This emotionally charged song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish, as its poignant lyrics convey powerful messages of resilience and unwavering love. Through its heartfelt declarations and evocative imagery, you can learn common expressions related to overcoming adversity, passionate commitment, and the pursuit of dreams, all delivered with Carrasco's signature passionate style.
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.
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