Almas Lyrics in English by Carlos Rivera
Soltarán comes from the verb soltar, meaning 'to let go' or 'to release'. It's the future tense, third-person plural, indicating that 'they' will let go.
In the context of "Almas," this word is particularly poignant. The lyrics state, "Porque hay almas que jamás se soltarán" (Because there are souls that will never let go). It beautifully captures the enduring connection between two people, even in the face of separation or loss, making it a powerful and memorable word.
Carlos Rivera's "Almas" is a really moving song about the pain of losing someone you deeply connect with. It starts with a sense of finality, with lines like "Se apagan las luces, Se para el reloj" [The lights go out, The clock stops] and "Se llega el adiós" [Goodbye arrives]. It's about that moment when you realize a separation is inevitable, even if neither person wants it, as he sings, "Ninguno quería, Pero no queda más" [Neither of us wanted to, But there's nothing left].
The song beautifully expresses the struggle of having to let go, even when your soul doesn't want to. He talks about the emptiness left behind, like "La casa vacía, El frío de la habitación" [The empty house, The cold of the room]. Even though time passes, he declares, "No te olvido ni te quiero olvidar" [I don't forget you nor do I want to forget you], because some connections are just too strong. He repeats the powerful idea that "hay almas que jamás se soltarán" [there are souls that will never let go], which really gets to the heart of what it feels like to have an unbreakable bond with someone, even after they're gone.
