SAKURA Lyrics in English ROSALÍA

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song SAKURA by ROSALÍA from Spanish to English.
The flowers in this city
Don't smell like anything
Why would that be? Why would that be?
And all the girls are so pretty
So plastic
Why would that be? Why would that be?
Sakura flower
Sakura flower
Being a popstar never lasts for you
Sakura flower
Sakura flower
It doesn't make me sad, it makes me feel tender
Not forever then to be a star and shine
I'll laugh when I'm 80 and look back
A madman's laugh has never scared me
I fear more the one who lies or the one who laughs little
If you're 60 and you freak when a woman flexes
That means you haven't learned anything, that means you have a problem
Sakura flower
Sakura flower
Being a popstar never lasts for you
Sakura flower
Sakura flower
It doesn't make me sad, it makes me feel tender
The one who knows, knows
That if I'm in this it's to break
And if I break with this, then I'll break
And that there's only risk if there's something to lose
Flames are pretty because they don't have to burn
And fire is pretty because it breaks everything
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SONG MEANING

SAKURA blooms with the same fleeting magic as cherry blossoms in spring. In her lyrics, Rosalía compares pop stardom to the flor de sakura—beautiful yet short-lived. She wanders through a city where flowers have no scent and beauty feels plastic, hinting at the superficial gloss that often surrounds fame. By repeating “Ser una popstar nunca te dura,” she reminds us that the spotlight is temporary, so you must savor it rather than fear its end.

Behind the glitter, Rosalía champions fearless authenticity. She laughs at the idea of growing old quietly, mocks those who police female confidence, and embraces the risk of “romper” (breaking) rules and expectations. Just as fire is mesmerizing because it consumes, true artistry shines because it dares to risk everything. SAKURA is both a self-portrait and a rallying cry: celebrate the moment, stay real, and let your brilliance burn bright—even if it lasts only as long as a cherry blossom’s bloom.

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