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Cinco Pa' Las 12 Lyrics in English Néstor Zavarce

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Cinco Pa' Las 12 by Néstor Zavarce from Spanish to English.
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The church bells are ringing
Telling us the old year is leaving
New year's joy is coming now
Everyone's hugging non-stop
The church bells are ringing
Telling us the old year is leaving
New year's joy is coming now
Everyone's hugging non-stop
Five to midnight, the year's about to end
I'm running home to hug my mom
Five to midnight, the year's about to end
I'm running home to hug my mom
Forgive me for leaving the party
But there's something I could never skip
A sweet old lady's waiting for me
On the nights of an endless Christmas
Forgive me for leaving the party
But there's something I could never skip
A sweet old lady's waiting for me
On the nights of an endless Christmas
Five to midnight, the year's about to end
I'm running home to hug my mom
Five to midnight, the year's about to end
I'm running home to hug my mom
The church bells are ringing
Telling us the old year is leaving
New year's joy is coming now
Everyone's hugging non-stop
The church bells are ringing
Telling us the old year is leaving
New year's joy is coming now
Everyone's hugging non-stop
The church bells are ringing
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SONG MEANING

"Cinco Pa' Las 12" transforms the final five minutes of the year into a heart-warming race home. While church bells echo through the streets announcing that the old year is slipping away and the new one is knocking, Néstor Zavarce paints a vivid picture of Venezuelan New Year’s Eve customs. Instead of staying at a lively party, the singer bolts through the night to reach the person who matters most - his mother. The song celebrates the urgency of family affection, the excitement of fresh beginnings, and the bittersweet nostalgia of letting go of what has passed.

At its core, the track is a love letter to tradition and maternal warmth. Every chiming bell, every whispered countdown, and every hurried footstep reminds listeners that true celebration is not complete without sharing it with loved ones. By spotlighting a “linda viejecita” waiting at home, Zavarce reminds us that the simplest gestures - a midnight hug, a shared smile, a whispered “Happy New Year!” - carry more joy than any grand party. The song has become a Venezuelan classic that urges everyone to pause, dash home, and greet the new year wrapped in the comfort of family.

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