Linda – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Miguel Bosé

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotional depth of Miguel Bosé's iconic ballad, "Linda." Through its evocative lyrics and heartfelt melody, you can explore themes of new love, lingering doubts, and the universal experience of navigating complex feelings. Learning the Spanish lyrics of "Linda" offers a beautiful window into romantic expression and the nuanced storytelling of Spanish popular music.

[English]

Linda

Water from the spring

Linda

Sweet and innocent

Now that I hold you, I think of another

Linda

Silk heart

Linda

Before it happens

Before having you inside, listen

...

Linda

I’m going to be honest with you

I’m not thinking of you

And no

I don’t want to hurt you

Steal your first time

Thinking of another

Linda

Hold me tight

And help me forget her

Yes

I don’t want to see in you

The shadow of another

The hands of another

The kisses of another

Linda

Kiss of pure air

Linda

I want to be sure

Before our bodies come together

Linda

Make it so I can feel you

Let the dawn surprise

My silence about you

...

Tell me

What could she have had

That you don’t have today

Today

That I don’t know what I am

If I’m a dream

Or a sea of doubts

That wants to love you

Linda

Kiss of pure air

Linda

I want to be sure

Before our bodies come together

Linda

Make it so I can feel you

Let the dawn surprise

My silence about you

Linda

Kiss of pure air

Linda

I want to be sure

Before our bodies come together

Linda

Make it so I can feel you

Let the dawn surprise

My silence about you

...

[Spanish]

Linda

Agua de la fuente

Linda

Dulce e inocente

Ahora que te abrazo pienso en otra

Linda

Corazón de seda

Linda

Antes que suceda

Antes de tenerme dentro, escucha

Linda

Te voy a ser sincero

No estoy pensando en ti

Y no

No quiero lastimarte

Robarte tu primera vez

Pensando en otra

Linda

Abrázame con fuerza

Y ayúdame a olvidarla

Sí

No quiero ver en ti

La sombra de otra

Las manos de otra

Los besos de otra

Linda

Beso de aire puro

Linda

Quiero estar seguro

Antes que se junten nuestros cuerpos

Linda

Haz de modo que te sienta

Que el amanecer sorprenda

Mi silencio sobre ti

Dime

Que pudo tener ella

Que hoy no tengas tú

Hoy

Que no sé lo que soy

Si soy un sueño

O un mar de dudas

Que quiere amarte

Linda

Beso de aire puro

Linda

Quiero estar seguro

Antes que se junten nuestros cuerpos

Linda

Haz de modo que te sienta

Que el amanecer sorprenda

Mi silencio sobre ti

Linda

Beso de aire puro

Linda

Quiero estar seguro

Antes que se junten nuestros cuerpos

Linda

Haz de modo que te sienta

Que el amanecer sorprenda

Mi silencio sobre ti

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
agua /ˈaɣwa/ A2	noun - water
cuero /ˈkweɾo/ B1	noun - leather
seda /ˈseða/ B2	noun - silk
sincero /θinˈseɾo/ or /sinˈseɾo/ B2	adjective - sincere
pensar /penˈsaɾ/ B1	verb - to think
lastimar /las.tiˈmaɾe/ B2	verb - to hurt
olvidar /ol.βiˈðaɾ/ B2	verb - to forget
fuerza /ˈfwer.sa/ B1	noun - force, strength
siente /ˈsi.en.te/ B1	verb - to feel
amanecer /ama.neˈθeɾ/ B2	noun - dawn, sunrise
silencio /siˈlenθjo/ or /siˈlensjo/ B2	noun - silence

Key Grammar Structures

• No estoy pensando en ti

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "No estoy pensando" uses the present continuous to indicate an action that is currently happening.

• Dime que pudo tener ella

  ➔ Subjunctive mood.

  ➔ The phrase "que pudo tener" uses the subjunctive mood to express doubt or uncertainty about what she could have.

• Quiero estar seguro

  ➔ Infinitive form.

  ➔ The phrase "Quiero estar" uses the infinitive form "estar" to express a desire.

• Haz de modo que te sienta

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase "Haz de modo" uses the imperative mood to give a command or request.

• Que el amanecer sorprenda

  ➔ Subjunctive mood.

  ➔ The phrase "Que el amanecer" uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or hope.

• Si soy un sueño

  ➔ Conditional clause.

  ➔ The phrase "Si soy" introduces a conditional clause, indicating a hypothetical situation.

• No quiero lastimarte

  ➔ Negative form.

  ➔ The phrase "No quiero" uses the negative form to express a refusal or denial.