Lo Pasado, Pasado Lyrics in English by José José

Lo pasado, pasado is a classic Spanish expression that means "What's past is past," similar to the English saying "Let bygones be bygones." It's a powerful statement about leaving the past behind.

In this iconic song, José José uses this phrase to declare he has forgotten all his past suffering and is joyfully embracing a new love. The repetition emphasizes a clean break, making it a memorable and liberating anthem.

This song is a massive, joyful anthem about leaving heartbreak behind. José José isn't just getting over an ex; he's throwing a party about it. He makes it crystal clear from the first line: "Ya lo pasado pasado / No me interesa" (The past is past / It doesn't interest me). He acknowledges that he used to suffer and cry, but now he just repeats "Ya olvidé, ya olvidé, ya olvidé" (I already forgot, I already forgot, I already forgot) until you have no choice but to believe him.

So what caused this huge change? A new love, and he wants the whole world to know. He declares, "Tengo en la vida por quien vivir / Amo y me aman" (I have someone to live for in life / I love and I am loved). This isn't a quiet, private feeling. He literally asks for a celebration, singing, "Pido un aplauso para el amor que a mí ha llegado" (I ask for a round of applause for the love that has come to me). It's a song about the pure happiness of finding someone new and finally being able to say goodbye to all the old sadness.