Lola
Camila Cabello Yotuel Lyrics

Lola
Introducing the song Lola

Was the smartest in the school, she was a supernova
Lola was the brightest and most talented individual at her school

She had a mind beyond her time, it was a thrill to know her
Lola's intellect surpassed her peers and it was an exciting experience to be in her presence

She had dreams she'd fall in love, some place like Barcelona
Lola had aspirations to find true love in a romantic city like Barcelona

She could've walked on the moon, yeah
Lola had immense potential and could have achieved great things like walking on the moon

She could've found us a cure
Lola possessed the ability to discover a cure for a disease

But family didn't have no food and
However, Lola's family was experiencing financial hardship and couldn't provide for themselves

She had to leave school to work
Lola had to abandon her education to help support her family financially

Nobody breaks the ceiling
There are no opportunities for success where Lola is from

Nobody where she's from
Lola's hometown lacks prospects and resources for its residents

Nobody's listening, so she won't speak, won't speak
Lola's voice goes unheard, so she chooses to stay silent

All of those dreams are fading slowly, slowly
Lola's dreams are slowly diminishing

She knows the stories 'bout the police, police
Lola is knowledgeable about the corrupt police force in her area

That's just the way it is, so don't speak, don't speak
Despite the injustices she faces, it is expected of Lola to remain quiet and not speak up against them

She believed the world they promised her, but now she's older
Lola used to have faith in the promises made to her, but now she's grown and disillusioned

She's seen the people disagree and disappear
Lola has witnessed people who expressed dissent vanish or face consequences for their opinions

The power's out for days, no food is on its way
Lola's community faces severe issues with utilities and food scarcity

Nothing changes, this ain't the dream they sold us
Despite promises of a better life, nothing has improved and reality doesn't match the ideal

She worried about her children
Lola is concerned for the safety and well-being of her children

Ninety miles 'til the shore
Lola is far from safety and is still at risk

Del bajo mundo ella proviene
Lola comes from the impoverished and disadvantaged world

¿Cuánto vales? ¿Cuánto tienes?
In Lola's world, one's worth is often determined by monetary value and possessions

Así es el precio de mi Lola cuando no hay salida
This is the cost of Lola's life when there are no other options for her and her family

Quiere libertad, quiere Patria y Vida
Lola desires freedom and a better life, reflected in the phrase 'Patria y Vida'

Quiso sacarse el dolor matando a su corazón
Lola attempted to numb her pain by hurting herself emotionally

Ella soñaba volar, pero el avión nunca despegó
Lola dreamed of reaching great heights but was never able to leave her circumstances and fulfill her potential

Cuánto sufre, pasó el tiempo y siempre sola
Lola has undergone immense suffering and has spent much of her life alone

En mi Habana, cuántas Lolas
In Havana, there are countless individuals who experienced the same struggles as Lola