Érase Una Vez (Pero Ya No) Lyrics in English by Sebastian Yatra
Érase una vez is the classic Spanish equivalent of "Once upon a time." It's a phrase that immediately evokes fairy tales and stories, setting a nostalgic and somewhat melancholic tone.
In the context of this song, Sebastián Yatra uses it to reflect on a past love that felt like a fairy tale but has now ended. The addition of "pero ya no" (but not anymore) creates a poignant contrast, highlighting the loss of that magical past.
Get ready to feel some emotions with Sebastian Yatra's "Érase Una Vez (Pero Ya No)"! This song is a bittersweet journey through the end of a love story, where the past is a vivid memory but the future is uncertain and lonely.
Yatra sings about remembering a city and a song, feeling like it was just yesterday they were "corriendo en la estación" [running in the station]. But time moves fast, like a train taking him to another place, while his desire to return clashes with her tears. He's honest about his fear of never forgetting, even as he admits, "No sé dónde voy y no sé dónde vas" [I don't know where I'm going and I don't know where you're going]. The title itself, "Érase una vez, pero ya no" [Once upon a time, but not anymore], perfectly sums up the feeling of a beautiful story that's now over. He even wonders, "¿Cuánto nos queda de luna? ¿Cuánto nos queda de cielo?" [How much moon do we have left? How much sky do we have left?], showing that sense of loss and a future that feels diminished without this love. It's a really relatable song if you've ever had to say goodbye to a significant chapter in your life.
