Fuiste Feliz Lyrics in English Lila Downs

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Fuiste Feliz by Lila Downs from Spanish to English.

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You have a lot of words to free yourself

Fly away, go far, far away from here

You have a lot of art to inspire you

Draw the color that moves you the most

you complain about everything

and all you criticize

and then you don't

Nothing nothing

you don't take care of your block

and you don't participate

Whose fault is it?

wicked, wicked

If you have all that mountain that gives you your strength

From within you, be constant, breathe, breathe

You were happy, but you didn't know it

Like when you think that one day happiness will come

If you already reached your destination and you didn't realize it

You were happy for all your innocence

because the cross stone

that feeds my dream

That little ray of light

that I am no longer afraid

because the cross stone

that feeds my dream

That little ray of light

that I am no longer afraid

That was all good

You had your job

Your family too

The two headed eagle

The sun and the moon, every day your fortune

Father and mother bless you

because the cross stone

that feeds my dream

That little ray of light

that I am no longer afraid

because the cross stone

that feeds my dream

That little ray of light

that I am no longer afraid

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malvada — wicked / evil

Malvada translates to "wicked" or "evil." It's a strong, evocative word that isn't commonly found in everyday conversation or every song, making it stand out.

In "Fuiste Feliz," Lila Downs uses it to directly address someone who is constantly complaining and criticizing but takes no action. The repetition of "Malvada, malvada" emphasizes the singer's frustration and the perceived negativity of the person, adding a dramatic and memorable touch to the lyrics.

Have you ever looked back and realized you were happy, but you didn't know it at the time? Lila Downs explores this exact feeling in "Fuiste Feliz." The song speaks to someone who is full of potential, with "mucho arte para inspirarte" (a lot of art to inspire you) and "mucha palabra para liberarte" (many words to free yourself). Yet, instead of using these gifts, this person only complains and criticizes without taking any action.

The singer reminds them of all the blessings they overlooked. They had a job, a family, and the strength of a "montaña" (mountain) inside them. With powerful images like "El águila de dos cabezas" (The two-headed eagle) and the daily fortune of "El sol y la luna" (The sun and the moon), the song paints a picture of a life that was already full. It’s a powerful call to stop waiting for happiness to arrive someday and to recognize the good things you have right now.

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