CANTO A LA VIDA Lyrics in English Fonseca
Guaro is popular slang in Colombia for aguardiente, a strong, anise-flavored liquor that is a staple at celebrations. It's a shortened, affectionate term for the national drink.
In this ode to life, Fonseca sings, "Que si no hay vino me tomo un guaro" (If there's no wine, I'll have a guaro), expressing a simple, joyful philosophy of enjoying the moment with whatever is on hand. Learning this word is a fun peek into Colombian culture and the kind of casual slang you'd hear among friends.
Fonseca’s “Canto a la Vida” is a sparkling toast to everything that makes life worth living. After writing countless songs about love, heartbreak and wild nights, the Colombian singer turns his pen to the simplest yet most precious subjects: family, friendships, shared laughter and the mosaic of memories captured in old photographs. Over lively accordion riffs and vallenato rhythms, he reminds us that joy grows when it is shared, that good wine is meant to be uncorked, and that a slow kiss or a barefoot walk can be priceless treasures.
The lyrics celebrate gratitude and letting go: forgiving quickly, dropping grudges and seizing every moment with the people who light up our days. Fonseca invites us to fill life with music, dance, camaraderie and stories that last long after the party ends. In short, “Canto a la Vida” is a feel-good anthem encouraging listeners to live generously, smile often and raise a glass to the beautiful ride we are all on together.
