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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song La Vida Es Un Carnival by Celia cruz from Spanish to English.

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Anyone who thinks that life is unfair

Has to know that it's not like that

That life is beautiful, you have to live it

Anyone who thinks that they're alone and that they're hurting

Has to know that it's not like that

That in life nobody's alone, there's always someone

Ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And it's more beautiful to live singing

Oh-oh-oh, ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And sorrows go away by singing

Oh-oh-oh, ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And it's more beautiful to live singing

Oh-oh-oh, ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And sorrows go away by singing

Anyone who thinks that life is always cruel

Has to know that it's not like that

That there are only bad moments and everything passes

Anyone who thinks that this will never change

Has to know that it's not like that

When times are tough, put on a brave face, and everything changes

Ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And it's more beautiful to live singing

Oh-oh-oh, ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And sorrows go away by singing

Oh-oh-oh, ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And it's more beautiful to live singing

Oh-oh-oh, ay, there's no need to cry (There's no need to cry)

That life is a carnival

And sorrows go away by singing

It's for laughing

(There's no need to cry) To enjoy

To enjoy

(We have to live singing)

Life is a carnival

We can all sing

Ay, folks

(We have to live singing)

Anyone who thinks

That life is cruel

Will never be alone

(We have to live singing)

God is with him

For those who complain so much (Wua)

For those who only criticize (Wua)

For those who use weapons (Wua)

For those who pollute us (Wua)

For those who make war (Wua)

For those who keep sinning (Wua)

For those who mistreat us (Wua)

For those who infect us (Wua)

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SONG MEANING

“La Vida Es Un Carnaval” is Celia Cruz’s sparkling reminder that life is meant to be celebrated. With the joyous beat of salsa behind her, the Cuban legend sweeps away gloom and doubt, singing that even when things feel unfair or lonely, life itself is beautiful. Her chorus repeats like confetti in the air: “¡No hay que llorar!”—there’s no need to cry—because every day can be a carnival where music, dance, and community chase the shadows away.

The lyrics encourage listeners to trade complaints for songs, to face hard times with a smile, and to remember that nobody is truly alone; there is always someone—and even a higher power—walking beside us. Sorrows shrink when we sing together, and optimism becomes contagious. Celia’s message is simple yet powerful: turn up the music, lift your voice, and let the rhythm remind you that las penas se van cantando—troubles slip away when you keep on singing.

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