El Siete Mares Lyrics in English by Luis Miguel
Tempestades translates to "storms" or "tempests." While "tormentas" is a more common word for storms, "tempestades" carries a more dramatic and intense connotation, often referring to severe, prolonged storms.
In "El Siete Mares," Luis Miguel, as the sailor, sings about living "entre las tempestades" (among the storms). This word not only vividly describes the literal dangers of his life at sea but also metaphorically represents the emotional turmoil and challenges he faces in his quest for love, making it a powerful and evocative choice.
Get ready to sail the high seas with Luis Miguel in "El Siete Mares"! This song tells the story of a lonely sailor, always on the move, who cruises "por los siete mares" [through the seven seas]. He's a true wanderer, always navigating through storms and dangers. Even when the sea is calm, he finds himself talking to the woman he loves, but only the ocean answers him, telling him, "ya no llores marinero" [don't cry, sailor].
He's known as "el siete mares" [the seven seas] because he goes "de puerto en puerto" [from port to port], carrying a love that's almost gone. He wishes he could stay with his great love, but his destiny is to sail. He even asks a little "estrellita marinera" [sailor star] for news of his beloved. He's hoping for just a few nights of peace in Tampico, asking the waves to be still so he can rest his heart. It's a really touching song about a life of constant travel and a love that's hard to hold onto.
