El Día De Los Muertos Lyrics in English Alfredo Olivas

El Día De Los Muertos paints a witty, almost cheeky self-eulogy. The narrator speaks from beyond the grave, joking that he never chose his coffin wood or picked the gospel readings, yet here he is in his “new address” between tomb and cross. With dark humor he owns his faults, insists he was never “just one of the crowd,” and even calls himself alérgico a la muerte—allergic to death—while earth literally closes over him. The song balances irony and regret: he apologizes for ignoring the mortal danger that finally caught up with him, but also claims his impending legacy, refusing to let death rob him of his unique spark.

Rooted in Mexico’s vibrant Día de Muertos tradition, the lyrics use playful banter with the afterlife to tackle big themes—ego, legacy, and acceptance. Instead of mourning, the voice invites listeners to celebrate: lower the coffin, toss the dirt, and then bring on the sugar skulls and marigolds. For Alfredo Olivas, death is not a full stop; it is a graduation into the “clan of the dead,” a moment when the living offer gifts and stories that keep personalities alive. The result is a song that turns fear of mortality into a colorful, cultural fiesta, reminding us to live boldly now because, sooner or later, everyone is on the waiting list.