Niño Hojas Lyrics in English Natalia Lafourcade

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Niño Hojas by Natalia Lafourcade from Spanish to English.
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Leaf kid leaves home
Very early to work
He gets on a train and in the mornings
He sings while he sees people with him
Trees fall past the windows
Clouds go, time's not enough
Another night will come
To have dinner again
Leaf kid sings at night
He puts on records to sleep
He has leaves in his pockets
And he uses them to write
Snow that falls past the windows
Clouds go and time's not enough
We have to start the suitcases
To fly again
I think that it's better just to be good friends
Nothing better, nothing better
That way the years will pass following us
Without a love, without a goodbye
I think that it's better we're just good friends
Nothing better nothing better
That way the years will pass following us without a love
Without a goodbye, without a love, without a goodbye
Without a goodbye, without a love, without a goodbye
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SONG MEANING

Niño Hojas introduces us to a daydreaming commuter who rides the dawn train with a song on his lips and pockets full of leaves. As trees, clouds and even seasons rush past the window, he turns ordinary journeys into poetic adventures, scribbling on his leafy notepads and spinning vinyl lullabies when night falls. The lyrics paint a moving postcard of a life in constant motion, where time always feels one step ahead yet creativity keeps the spirit gently anchored.

Beneath this whimsical travelogue runs a tender reflection on relationships. The repeated line “Creo es mejor solo ser bien amigos” hints at choosing warm companionship over complicated romance, accepting that some bonds flourish best without labels, good-byes or heartbreak. The song celebrates finding wonder in routine, art in fleeting moments and comfort in simple friendship — all wrapped in Natalia Lafourcade’s signature blend of nostalgia and melodic charm.

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