Fantasmas Lyrics in English by Fito y Fitipaldis
Fantasmas translates to "ghosts." It's a captivating and somewhat mysterious word that immediately draws attention, especially as it's the title of the song.
In the lyrics, the singer mentions, "Hay un fantasma que se sienta a mi lado para escuchar lo que nadie escucha" (There's a ghost that sits beside me to listen to what no one else hears). This personification of a ghost suggests a hidden presence, perhaps a memory, a feeling, or an unseen companion, making the word intriguing and central to the song's mood.
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, writing without knowing what you're writing, or trying to start fresh each day only to feel like you're back at square one? That's the feeling Fito y Fitipaldis captures in "Fantasmas." The singer talks about someone who always seems to get ahead, with a "defecto y la ventaja en tu frágil conciencia" [defect and advantage in your fragile conscience], while he struggles with doubt and fear, wishing for happiness "solo porque yo soy" [just because I am].
It's a song about wanting to be happy for who you are, for your past, and even for what's broken. He sings about going home, even if it means dragging a "pobre corazón" [poor heart] or "viejo corazón" [old heart] with him. And then there are those "cuentos tan interminables, cuentos llenos de mentiras" [such endless stories, stories full of lies] that can trap you. But the most intriguing part is the ghost: "Hay un fantasma que se sienta a mi lado para escuchar lo que nadie escucha" [There's a ghost that sits beside me to listen to what no one else hears]. It's like this ghost sees what everyone else hides, offering a unique perspective on his struggles and perhaps a quiet companionship.
