Le Pido Al Cielo Lyrics in English by Los Elegantes de Jerez
Alejó comes from the verb alejar, meaning 'to move away' or 'to distance'. It's a key word in this song because it immediately sets the emotional tone.
In the lyrics, the singer laments, "Cuando de mi lado ella se alejó" (When she moved away from my side). This word perfectly captures the pain of separation and the beginning of the heartbreak that drives the entire song, making it a powerful and relatable choice for learners.
Get ready to feel some serious heartbreak with Los Elegantes de Jerez's "Le Pido Al Cielo"! This song is all about that crushing feeling when someone you love leaves, and you just can't get over them. The singer tells us, "Hace muy poquito tiempo Cuando de mi lado ella se alejó" [Just a little while ago When she left my side], and you can almost feel the fresh wound.
He's tried everything to forget her, even looking for comfort in other people's arms: "He buscado en otros brazos Donde sus caricias pueda ya olvidar" [I have looked in other arms Where I can forget her caresses]. But it's no use! He admits, "Pero todo ha sido inútil Ninguna mujer me hace sentir igual" [But everything has been useless No woman makes me feel the same]. That's why he's making a desperate plea to the heavens, "Por eso le pido al cielo La traiga de donde esté Porque yo voy a morirme Si es que no la vuelvo a ver" [That's why I ask heaven To bring her back from wherever she is Because I am going to die If I don't see her again]. Talk about dramatic! This song really captures that intense longing and the feeling that life just isn't worth living without that special person.
