Puebla Lyrics in English by Alvaro Soler
Mariposas is the Spanish word for 'butterflies.' It's a beautiful word that evokes a sense of wonder and simple joy.
In the song, Alvaro Soler sings, "Te voy a enseñar... Cómo cazar mariposas" (I'm going to teach you... How to chase butterflies). This isn't about literal hunting; it's a poetic metaphor for pursuing life's simple, beautiful moments and finding happiness in them. It's a key part of the song's carefree and optimistic message.
Alvaro Soler takes us to a place where dancing is the main language! The song describes a city, Puebla, where people "se pierden en el momento" [get lost in the moment] just by moving to the music. It's a place where everyone joins in, and the energy is so strong that "todo el mundo empieza a mirar" [everyone starts to watch]. The song isn't just about a party, though. It's also a sweet, slightly shy love story.
The singer sees a girl on the street and, instead of talking, he just starts to dance. He admits, "soy de pocas palabras" [I'm a man of few words], but he offers her something better than conversation. He wants to teach her "cómo vivir con poca cosa" [how to live with little] and "cómo cazar mariposas" [how to catch butterflies]. It's a beautiful invitation to a simpler, more joyful way of life, where connection and happiness are found in music and movement, not things. For him, dancing is so important that it can even help you forget your pain.
