Banqueteras Lyrics in English Carin Leon

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Banqueteras by Carin Leon from Spanish to English.

Verse 1

Some sidewalk beers

To disconnect for a while and forget my sorrows

A good old chat with all my buddies and the old school

For those who have gone

And for those of us still here raising hell

Verse 1

What else can I ask for? If I have my family

And a warm plate to eat, waiting for me on the table

Chorus 1

Life's meant to be eaten here, they say that it's not to-go

Right now we're here, tomorrow who knows, the present's what there is

I don't have time to get negative with life

Today I thank my God for giving me one more day

Preferably, I want to pop one open with the ones who are always there

Because when you're up they only come around just because there's stuff

I'd rather have fingers left over on my hand when it's time to count

Without dropping names, they're just a few, but their loyalty's worth gold

That idea that someone's worth more for what they have doesn't apply here

Because when you're in the hole, the only weight you're gonna take

Is just what your skin weighs, and that's it, stop counting

Life's meant to be eaten here, they say that it's not to-go

Right now we're here, tomorrow who knows, the present's what there is

I don't have time to get negative with life

Today I thank my God for giving me one more day

Preferably, I want to pop one open with the ones who are always there

Because when you're up they only come around just because there's stuff

I'd rather have fingers left over on my hand when it's time to count

Without dropping names, they're just a few, but their loyalty's worth gold

That idea that someone's worth more for what they have doesn't apply here

Because when you're in the hole, the only weight you're gonna take

Is just what your skin weighs, and that's it, stop counting

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SONG MEANING

Crack open a cold one right on the sidewalk, porque la vida es ahora. “Banqueteras” is Carin León’s laid-back toast to the power of simple pleasures: a few street beers, warm food waiting at home, good-natured talk with lifelong friends, and the comfort of family. While he raises his glass “por los que se han ido y por los que aquí seguimos,” the Mexican singer reminds us that the present moment is all we truly own.

Behind the easy groove lies a clear message: status and wealth do not decide our worth. When the music stops, the only weight we carry is our own skin. What matters is gratitude, loyalty that can be counted on one hand, and the courage to stay positive. In short, “Banqueteras” invites you to live fully, love fiercely, and enjoy every sip of life right here, right now.

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Carin Leon Banqueteras Lyrics