ASI ES LA VIDA – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Enrique Iglesias, Maria Becerra

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating rhythms of "ASI ES LA VIDA," a romantic bachata masterpiece by Latin icon Enrique Iglesias and Argentinian sensation Maria Becerra. This song offers a beautiful blend of traditional Latin sounds with modern influences, making it an excellent choice for Spanish language learners. You'll grasp authentic expressions related to love, resilience, and life's complexities through its heartfelt lyrics and engaging melodies. The clear vocal delivery and compelling storytelling will not only enhance your listening comprehension but also deepen your appreciation for the emotional depth of Spanish popular music.

[English]

Such is life, a precious treasure

Like a poker game where you bet everything

That's how our love was, with its ups and downs

But we didn't get lost on any shortcut

Such is life, in the end, what do we have left?

You chose one path; and I, the trail

We keep loving each other in a different way

Because that's life and it tests you

And meanwhile, let them laugh at me

If we're two idiots, whatever they want to say

We're indifferent and that we're crazy

If there's nothing stronger than what we have

And I don't care what they say about you

A double-edged sword, and let them talk

In front of people, stepping on my pride

What can I do?, my heart is yours

...

Such is life, win or lose

Salt and lemon on the wound

Staying bleeding, planning an escape

Searching for a route, the forbidden fruit

How many times did we say that time is gold

Tomorrow doesn't matter, it's today that I adore

It's your mouth and your kisses that bring fortune

You gave me the universe, I promised you the moon

And meanwhile, let them laugh at me

If we're two idiots, whatever they want to say

We're indifferent and that we're crazy

If there's nothing stronger than what we have

And I don't care what they say about you

A double-edged sword, and let them talk

In front of people, stepping on my pride

What can I do?, my heart is yours

Ey, Enrique (one love, one love)

And La Nena de Argentina

Lady, lady

...

[Spanish]

Así es la vida, divino tesoro

Como un juego de póquer donde lo apuestas todo

Así fue nuestro amor, con sus altos y bajos

Pero no nos perdimos en ningún atajo

Así es la vida, al final, ¿qué nos queda?

Tú escogiste un camino; y yo, la vereda

Nos seguimos queriendo de distinta manera

Porque así es la vida y te pone a prueba

Y mientras tanto, que se rían de mí

Si somos dos idiotas, lo que quieran decir

Somos indiferentes y que estamo locos

Si no hay nada más fuerte que lo de nosotros

Y no me importa lo que digan de ti

Arma de doble filo y que te den por ahí

Delante de la gente, pisando mi orgullo

¿Yo qué le voy hacer?, mi corazón es tuyo

Así es la vida, ganar o perder

Sal y limón en la herida

Quedarse sangrando, planeando una huida

Buscando una ruta, la fruta prohibida

Cuántas veces dijimos que el tiempo es oro

El mañana no importa, es el hoy lo que adoro

Son tu boca y tus besos los que traen la fortuna

Me diste el universo, te prometí la luna

Y mientras tanto, que se rían de mí

Si somos dos idiotas, lo que quieran decir

Somos indiferentes y que estamo locos

Si no hay nada más fuerte que lo de nosotros

Y no me importa lo que digan de ti

Arma de doble filo y que te den por ahí

Delante de la gente, pisando mi orgullo

¿Yo qué le voy hacer?, mi corazón es tuyo

Ey, Enrique (one love, one love)

Y La Nena de Argentina

Lady, lady

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
vida /ˈbiða/ A1	noun - life; existence
tesoro /teˈsoɾo/ A2	noun - treasure; valuable thing or person
amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1	noun - love
perder /peɾˈðeɾ/ A1	verb - to lose (e.g., a game, an object, hope)
atajo /aˈtaxo/ B1	noun - shortcut
camino /kaˈmino/ A1	noun - path, road, way
prueba /ˈpɾweβa/ A2	noun - test, proof, trial
reír /reˈiɾ/ A2	verb - to laugh
idiota /iˈðjota/ B1	noun - idiot adjective - idiotic, foolish
fuerte /ˈfweɾte/ A1	adjective - strong, loud
importar /impoɾˈtaɾ/ A2	verb - to matter, to be important
orgullo /oɾˈɣuʎo/ B1	noun - pride
corazón /koɾaˈson/ A1	noun - heart
herida /eˈɾiða/ B1	noun - wound, injury
huida /uˈiða/ B2	noun - escape, flight
prohibida /pɾoiˈβiða/ B1	adjective - forbidden, prohibited
oro /ˈoɾo/ A2	noun - gold
fortuna /foɾˈtuna/ B1	noun - fortune, luck, wealth
luna /ˈluna/ A1	noun - moon
arma /ˈaɾma/ B1	noun - weapon, arm (as in military)
filo /ˈfilo/ B2	noun - edge (of a blade), sharp edge

Key Grammar Structures

• Así es la vida, divino tesoro

  ➔ Verb 'Ser' for Definition

  ➔ The verb "es" (from 'ser') is used to define the nature or inherent quality of 'la vida' (life). 'Así es' translates to 'This is how it is' or 'Such is'.

• Como un juego de póquer donde lo apuestas todo

  ➔ Relative Pronoun 'donde'

  ➔ The relative pronoun "donde" (where) introduces a relative clause that modifies 'un juego de póquer' (a poker game), specifying the place or context of the action.

• Pero no nos perdimos en ningún atajo

  ➔ Reflexive Verb 'perderse'

  ➔ The verb "perdimos" is used reflexively with the pronoun "nos" ('nos perdimos'), meaning 'we got lost' or 'we lost ourselves', indicating that the action affects the subject directly.

• Nos seguimos queriendo de distinta manera

  ➔ Periphrasis 'seguir + gerundio'

  ➔ The verbal periphrasis "seguimos queriendo" (from 'seguir' + gerund 'queriendo') expresses the continuation of an action. It means 'we continue loving each other' or 'we keep on loving each other'.

• Porque así es la vida y te pone a prueba

  ➔ Direct Object Pronoun 'te'

  ➔ The pronoun "te" acts as a direct object, receiving the action of the verb "pone" (puts). It means 'puts you' (to the test), indicating who is being tested.

• Y mientras tanto, que se rían de mí

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood for Wishes/Indirect Commands

  ➔ The phrase "que se rían" uses the present subjunctive form of 'reír' (to laugh) to express a wish, permission, or indirect command, often translated as 'let them laugh' or 'may they laugh'.

• Si somos dos idiotas, lo que quieran decir

  ➔ Conditional Clause with 'Si'

  ➔ The clause "Si somos dos idiotas" introduces a condition using "si" (if), followed by the present indicative verb "somos" (we are), presenting a hypothetical situation.

• Si no hay nada más fuerte que lo de nosotros

  ➔ Impersonal Verb 'Haber' with Negation

  ➔ The impersonal verb "hay" (from 'haber') is used with the negation "no... nada" to express non-existence, meaning 'there isn't anything' or 'there is nothing stronger'.

• Y no me importa lo que digan de ti

  ➔ Impersonal Verb 'Importar' + Subjunctive in Noun Clause

  ➔ The verb "importa" is used impersonally with the indirect object pronoun "me" ('it doesn't matter to me'). The subsequent clause "lo que digan de ti" is a noun clause whose verb "digan" (from 'decir') is in the subjunctive, as it refers to an uncertain or subjective statement.

• ¿Yo qué le voy hacer?, mi corazón es tuyo

  ➔ Periphrasis 'Ir + a + Infinitivo' (Future Periphrasis)

  ➔ The phrase "voy a hacer" uses the verbal periphrasis 'ir + a + infinitivo' to express a near future action or intention, meaning 'I am going to do' or 'I will do'.