Tokio
Alaska y Los Pegamoides Lyrics
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pero yo sé que no,
que no me esperas
en Tokyo.
Tú me dijiste que no
pero yo sé que sí,
que tú me esperas
Todo ha cambiado en Tokyo,
tú ya no estás en Tokyo,
todo ha cambiado en Tokyo,
en Tokyo.
Tú quieres ir en avión
volando en dirección,
volando en dirección
a Tokyo.
Tú me dijiste adiós
y yo te digo hola,
hola, hola...
en Tokyo.
Todo ha cambiado en Tokyo,
tú ya no estás en Tokyo,
todo ha cambiado en Tokyo,
en Tokyo,
en Tokyo,
en Tokyo,
en Tokyo...
En Tokyo...
The lyrics of Alaska y Los Pegamoides's song Tokio tell a story of a conflicted relationship between two people who may or may not be truthful with one another. The first verse indicates that one person has been told yes but knows the answer is actually no, implying that they have been led on in some way. The second verse contradicts this, with one person being told no but believing that the answer is actually yes. This confusion and miscommunication is further emphasized by the chorus, which talks about the changes that have taken place in Tokyo, suggesting that what was once familiar and certain has become uncertain and different.
The third verse brings in imagery of a journey, as one person wants to go by plane to Tokyo. This is juxtaposed with the idea of saying goodbye and hello, possibly indicating a change in the relationship between the two people. The repetition of the word "Tokyo" throughout the song is both an anchor and a symbol of the shifting nature of the relationship.
Overall, the song explores themes of confusion, doubt, and uncertainty in relationships, using the city of Tokyo as a metaphor for the changing nature of these connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Tú me dijiste que sí
You told me 'yes'
pero yo sé que no,
but I know it's 'no'
que no me esperas
that you're not waiting for me
en Tokyo.
in Tokyo.
Tú me dijiste que no
You told me 'no'
pero yo sé que sí,
but I know it's 'yes'
que tú me esperas
that you're waiting for me
en Tokyo.
in Tokyo.
Todo ha cambiado en Tokyo,
Everything has changed in Tokyo,
tú ya no estás en Tokyo,
you're no longer in Tokyo,
todo ha cambiado en Tokyo,
everything has changed in Tokyo,
en Tokyo.
in Tokyo.
Tú quieres ir en avión
You want to go by plane
volando en dirección,
flying towards
volando en dirección
flying towards
a Tokyo.
to Tokyo.
Tú me dijiste adiós
You said goodbye to me
y yo te digo hola,
and I say hello to you,
hola, hola...
hello, hello...
en Tokyo.
in Tokyo.
En Tokyo...
In Tokyo...
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.