Todavía Lyrics in English by Francisco Cespedes
Todavía means "still" or "yet" in English. While it might seem like a common word, its repetitive and emphatic use throughout this song makes it incredibly powerful and central to the song's emotional core.
In "Todavía," Francisco Céspedes uses the word to convey a deep, lingering love that persists despite the passage of time and changed circumstances. He sings, "Sigue vivo en mí, sigue todavía" (It's still alive in me, it's still there), emphasizing that his feelings for a past love remain strong, even though she has moved on. This repetition transforms a simple adverb into a profound statement of enduring affection and longing, making it a memorable and emotionally resonant word for learners.
Have you ever thought you moved on from someone, only to realize your feelings were still there all along? That's exactly what Francisco Céspedes sings about in "Todavía." He looks back at a time when his life and his love's life were one, remembering "aquellos días en que era mi vida, la tuya y la mía" [those days when my life was yours and mine]. Even though he's been trying to find joy, sometimes he just finds "la tristeza herida" [wounded sadness].
He thought he was building a new dream far from her kisses, not knowing that seeing her again would bring back all those old feelings. He sings, "Todo aquel querer que yo te tenía, sigue vivo en mí, sigue todavía" [All that love I had for you, it's still alive in me, it's still]. It’s a powerful realization that he still loves her, even though he can't do anything about it because "esa mujer vive hoy otra vida" [that woman lives another life today]. It's a bittersweet song about love that just won't fade, no matter how much time passes.
