Quimeras refers to fantasies, illusions, or dreams that are difficult or impossible to achieve. In the song, "la vida se aleja y nos deja llorando quimeras" means that life moves on, leaving us mourning the possibilities that never came true, making this a poetic and memorable word.
"Amar y Vivir" is an old Mexican bolero, sung here live in Mexico City by La Santa Cecilia with Comisario Pantera. The first verses ask why this love should stay hidden: "Por quĂ© no han de saber que te amo vida mĂa" (Why shouldn't they know that I love you, my darling). The singer would rather be seen crying one day than keep quiet, and if anyone asks, "DirĂ© que te quiero mucho todavĂa" (I'll say I still love you so much).
The chorus makes the case for saying it out loud: "Se vive solamente una vez" (You only live once), so "Hay que aprender a querer y a vivir" (You've got to learn to love and to live). Life "se aleja y nos deja llorando quimeras" (drifts away and leaves us crying over pipe dreams), and the singer refuses to end up regretting "lo que pudo haber sido y no fue" (what could have been and wasn't). The last line is the promise: to enjoy this life with the other person close "hasta que muera" (until I die).
La Santa Cecilia is a Grammy-winning band from the United States. They are known for their vibrant sound, which blends traditional Latin rhythms with modern influences. The band takes its name from the patron saint of musicians, Santa Cecilia. Their music often explores themes of love, loss, and social justice, delivered with powerful vocals and dynamic instrumentation.