Frente A Mí Lyrics in English Carlos Vives

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Frente A Mí by Carlos Vives from Spanish to English.
I feel your love before me
Like a sailor that returns to port
Like a student in his despair
When on vacation he goes to his hometown
He arrives in search of his love
There his dear girlfriend waits for him
I have that longing
And that’s how I feel you, love of my life
I feel your love before me
Like the birds that cross the sky
That are already tired from their long flight
They look for the trees to sleep
They carry food to their children
To protect them from hunger and cold
And I’ll search by your side
The protection of my love
The mighty river tries to save its waters
Looking for routes that are less painful
The mighty river tries to save its waters
Looking for routes that are less painful
And so the most beautiful thing would be our union
And to find, with your love, the salvation of my soul
The mighty river tries to save its waters
Looking for routes that are less painful
The mighty river tries to save its waters
Looking for routes that are less painful
And so the most beautiful thing would be our union
And to find, with your love, the salvation of my soul
Lalairara
Lalairara
Lalairara
Lalairara
Lalairara
Lalairara
Lalairara
Lalairara
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SONG MEANING

Frente A Mí is a joyful love letter where Carlos Vives paints vivid pictures of what it feels like to have your soulmate right in front of you. He compares this feeling to a sailor finally spotting his home port and a student rushing back to his hometown for vacation — moments bursting with relief, excitement, and anticipation. Every metaphor shouts, “I made it back to what I love most!”

The song keeps unfolding with images of tired birds finding a safe tree, a powerful river seeking a gentler path, and parents hurrying food to their young. In each scene, Vives highlights two big human cravings: protection and belonging. By the time the catchy “Lalairara” finale arrives, the message is clear: true love is a harbor, a nest, and a rescue all at once. Listening feels like coming home after a long journey and realizing someone special has been saving you a spot all along.

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