Tu Y Las Nubes Lyrics in English by El Fantasma
Desconsuelos translates to "distresses" or "sorrows." It's a strong, evocative word that goes beyond simple sadness, implying a deep sense of grief or desolation.
In "Tu Y Las Nubes," the singer uses it to describe his profound emotional suffering. He sings, "Y tú tan alto, tan alto, mirando mis desconsuelos" (And you so high, so high, looking at my sorrows), highlighting the emotional distance and indifference of the person he loves towards his pain. This word captures the depth of his heartbreak in a powerful way.
El Fantasma's "Tu Y Las Nubes" is a fantastic song about a man who is absolutely smitten, but unfortunately, the feeling isn't mutual. He feels like he's "volando bajo" [flying low] and his "amor está por los suelos" [love is on the floor], while the object of his affection is way up high, seemingly oblivious to his suffering. He's completely fixated on her, even admitting, "estoy clavado contigo / Teniendo tantos placeres / Me gusta seguir tus pasos / Habiendo tantas mujeres" [I'm stuck on you / Having so many pleasures / I like to follow your steps / Even though there are so many women]. Talk about dedication!
He's so frustrated that he declares, "Tú y las nubes, me traen muy loco / Tú y las nubes me van a matar" [You and the clouds drive me crazy / You and the clouds are going to kill me]. It's a dramatic, yet relatable, expression of unrequited love. He even makes a bold claim: "Yo no nací pa pobre / Me gusta todo lo bueno / Y tú tendrás que quererme / O en la batalla me muero" [I wasn't born to be poor / I like everything good / And you'll have to love me / Or I'll die in battle]. He's determined to win her over, even if it means fighting for her love until the very end. The song ends with him questioning an "Árbol de la esperanza" [Tree of hope] about whether he should forget her or if he can't endure it anymore, because either way, his "ojos / Se van a llenar de llanto" [eyes / Are going to fill with tears]. It's a powerful and emotional journey through the pain of loving someone who doesn't love you back.
