Hilos De Plata Lyrics in English by Vicente Fernández
Profecía translates to "prophecy" in English. It's a word that evokes a sense of destiny and foresight, making it quite intriguing and less common in everyday song lyrics.
In "Hilos De Plata," Vicente Fernández uses this word to present a profound message about aging and the cyclical nature of life. He sings, "Te brindo esta profecía / Como te veo, me vi," essentially offering a prophetic warning that just as he has aged, the listener will too. This gives the word a deep, reflective meaning within the song's context.
Vicente Fernández brings us a song about a love that he believes will last forever, even through the changes of time. He's telling his beloved that when "hilos de plata en tu juventud" [silver threads appear in your youth] – when she gets older and starts to show signs of age – that's when their love will truly be secure. He compares this moment to "la luna cuando se retrata en un lago azul" [the moon when it reflects in a blue lake], a beautiful and serene image.
He's so sure of this future that he says, "Entonces nadie podrá robarme tu cariño" [Then no one will be able to steal your affection] and "Ni tus locuras han de volverme a atormentar" [Nor will your crazy ways torment me again]. It's almost like he's waiting for her to mature so their love can be perfectly peaceful. He even gives her a "profecía" [prophecy], saying, "Como te veo, me vi / Y te prevengo que como me ves / Algún día, no sé cuando / Pero tú también te verás" [As I see you, I saw myself / And I warn you that as you see me / Someday, I don't know when / But you too will see yourself]. It's a sweet, slightly cheeky way of saying, 'You'll understand when you're older!' He believes that when they both reach that point, they'll go through the world "alma con alma" [soul with soul], with only their hearts as witnesses to their love.
