Barrer A Casa Lyrics in English Sofia Ellar , Alvaro Soler

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Barrer A Casa by Sofia Ellar from Spanish to English.

I'll be able to look at you through that glass

Greet each other in another way

Without fear of breathing

I'll be able to hug you with the urge to forget

That a door separates us

From the urge to dream

To wake up, this night that is real

That the magic of flying has been taken from us by freedom

And to think that this dream isn't real

That this dream isn't real

And now Madrid dresses as a ghost

At eight the networks go down, the terraces fill up

And now I learned why we have to sweep at home

Because the best song doesn't understand walls

It doesn't understand walls

I'll be able to lean out at that bar's corner

Another round for the usual ones that don't let me pay

From pint to tapa, napkin in another bar

And let the crown tremble seeing us savor

Wake up, that night was real

That the urge to fly was taken from us by freedom

And to think that that dream was real

That that dream was real

And now Madrid dresses as a ghost

At eight the networks go down, the terraces fill up

And now I learned why we have to sweep at home

Because the best song doesn't understand walls

And now Madrid gets thrilled in another square

At eight the sun comes out, the terraces fill up

And now I learned why we have to sweep at home

Because the best song doesn't understand walls

It doesn't understand walls

It doesn't understand battles

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murallas — walls

Murallas translates to "walls", but it's more evocative than just a simple wall. It often refers to ancient city walls or fortifications, carrying a sense of history and strong barriers.

In the song, Sofia Ellar sings, "Porque la mejor canción no entiende de murallas" (Because the best song doesn't understand walls). This line uses murallas metaphorically to represent the divisions and restrictions that separate people, especially during challenging times. It suggests that music, like human connection, transcends these barriers.

Imagine Madrid during lockdown: friends wave from behind windows, hugs are postponed, and even the sky seems to hold its breath. Sofia Ellar and Álvaro Soler paint that picture in Barrer A Casa, turning everyday scenes into a musical diary. The verses recall glasses clinking in neighborhood bars, tapas shared on crowded terraces, and the thrill of freedom we once took for granted. When those joys disappear, the city dresses up like a ghost, reminding us how quickly liberty can vanish.

Yet the chorus sweeps away the gloom—literally. Barrer a casa (sweeping the house) becomes a metaphor for tidying up our priorities: caring for our own, building community, and letting music flow beyond any wall. At 8 p.m. applause echoes, terraces refill, and the “best song” refuses to understand borders, wars, or fear. In just a few minutes, the track invites us to cherish small moments, believe in togetherness, and remember that even in silence, hope is still singing.

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Sofia Ellar Barrer A Casa Lyrics