El Tren Lyrics in English Luis Fonsi

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Tren by Luis Fonsi from Spanish to English.
You stayed a substitute
You didn't take a step forward
Today it's not your turn to play
The days always pass
Nothing seems urgent
In the routine of walking
Maybe, only if you fall you think about going up
And you see that you have to take the risk of living
The sea waves keep on
Dancing in their place
Letting themselves be carried by the wind
Laugh until you see yourself cry
Dare to fly seeking the sky
Because the train is leaving
And it won't come back
Because the train goes, goes, goes
The fire that you lost
The kiss that you didn't give
That will chase you
The silent tears
Come back disguised
You have to let them speak
You see, some path you have to choose
Maybe, there are a thousand other ways to live
The sea waves keep on
Dancing in their place
Letting themselves be carried by the wind
Laugh until you see yourself cry
Dare to fly seeking the sky
Because the train is leaving
And it won't come back
Because the train goes, goes, goes
Come, don't feel alone because here I am
Come, you'll travel with me where I go
The sea waves keep on
Dancing in their place
Letting themselves be carried by the wind
Laugh until you see yourself cry
Dare to fly seeking the sky
Because the train is leaving
And it won't come back
Because the train goes, goes, goes
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SONG MEANING

Hop on or stay behind? Luis Fonsi’s El Tren turns life into a buzzing train station where chances come and go in the blink of an eye. With playful guitars and a sunny Caribbean vibe, the lyrics nudge us off the platform: quit being a “substitute,” dry your hidden tears, laugh so hard you cry, and dare to soar. Every missed kiss, every unspoken word becomes luggage you drag around, so Fonsi cheers us on to drop the weight, take risks, and feel the salty breeze of the ocean waves that “keep dancing in place.”

Under the catchy chorus lies a clear warning: el tren se va y no volverá – the train leaves and will not return. The song is both a pep-talk and a gentle push, reminding us that routine is a sneaky thief of dreams. Whether you are hesitating to switch careers, travel the world, or confess your feelings, Fonsi’s message is simple: step forward and ride the train of life before it whistles away into the distance.

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