Dos Oruguitas Lyrics in English by Sebastián Yatra
Crisálidas is the plural of crisálida, the Spanish word for "chrysalis"—the pupal stage of a butterfly inside its cocoon. It's a beautiful, scientific word that you won't hear in a typical pop song.
In "Dos Oruguitas," this word represents the core message of transformation. The song tells us that even though change can be scary and mean separating from loved ones, it's a necessary stage (hay que crecer aparte) that leads to miracles and finding your future, just like a caterpillar emerging as a butterfly.
This beautiful song by Colombian artist Sebastián Yatra tells a story using a simple, powerful image: 'Dos oruguitas enamoradas' (Two little caterpillars in love). These two are inseparable, facing a world that 'cambia y sigue cambiando' (changes and keeps changing) together. But the song has a surprising message about love. It says that to truly grow, sometimes you have to let go. The lyrics urge the caterpillars, 'Hay que crecer aparte y volver' (You have to grow apart and come back), promising that miracles are on the way.
This isn't just about caterpillars, though. The song is a metaphor for family, loss, and healing. It speaks of the need to part ways to 'construir su propio futuro' (build your own future). The story ends with the caterpillars becoming butterflies, breaking free to fly. It’s a sad but hopeful idea: true love means giving each other the space to change and become who you're meant to be, even if it means being apart for a while.
