Cancion a Prieto
Camilo Artigas Lyrics


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Dejaste algo que no es para olvidar,
La risa fácil, las ganas de cantar,
Ahora enseñas a otros cuantos a volar.

Las cosas fueron lo que alcancé a decir,
Tal ves hay algo que te faltó a ti,
No te preocupes, el alma habla sola
Y esta canción es para decirte
Compañero, que eres grande en verdad.

La vida no te pudo doblar,
La muerte no ha querido llegar,
Porque nunca diremos adiós.
Disfruta entre las flores la paz,
Y junto a Lennon sigue tu imaginar,
Siempre contigo, obladi oblada.

La vida no te pudo doblar,
La muerte no ha querido llegar,
Porque nunca diremos adiós.
Disfruta entre las flores la paz,
Y junto a Lennon sigue tu imaginar,
Siempre contigo, obladi oblada.

Y es cierto el pasado aún no ha muerto,




No olvides los recuerdos, no te olvides de llegar,
Hasta el lugar donde un día paraste a mirar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Camilo Artigas's song Canción a Prieto revolve around a tribute to a friend or a companion who has left an unforgettable impression on the singer. The opening lines sing praises of the qualities the friend has left behind, which are not easy to forget, including their hearty laugh and love for singing. The singer acknowledges that this friend taught them how to fly and inspired them to grow as individuals. The next verse suggests that the friend did not get to say everything they wanted to say, but that the singer understands them through their heart and soul. The refrain reinforces the idea that the friend is significant and indelible, their life undiminished and undeterred.


The third verse begins with a metaphor that the past is not dead and gone, and it is crucial to remember the memories and never forget the place where they paused to take in something beautiful. The final refrain reaffirms the idea that goodbyes are unnecessary, and the friend will always be remembered and cherished for what they brought to the world.


Overall, the song celebrates the everlasting, positive impact of individuals who touch our lives and influence us, even after they are gone. The lyrics emphasize remembering the good times and treasuring the qualities that made the friend so special.


Line by Line Meaning

Dejaste algo que no es para olvidar,
You left something that is not to be forgotten;


La risa fácil, las ganas de cantar,
The easy laughter, the desire to sing;


Ahora enseñas a otros cuantos a volar.
Now you teach others how to fly.


Las cosas fueron lo que alcancé a decir,
What I could say was just things;


Tal vez hay algo que te faltó a ti,
Maybe there's something you were missing;


No te preocupes, el alma habla sola
Don't worry, the soul speaks for itself;


Y esta canción es para decirte
And this song is to tell you


Compañero, que eres grande en verdad.
Companion, that you are truly great.


La vida no te pudo doblar,
Life couldn't break you,


La muerte no ha querido llegar,
Death hasn't come for you,


Porque nunca diremos adiós.
Because we'll never say goodbye.


Disfruta entre las flores la paz,
Enjoy the peace among the flowers,


Y junto a Lennon sigue tu imaginar,
And continue to imagine with Lennon,


Siempre contigo, obladi oblada.
Always with you, Obladi Oblada.


La vida no te pudo doblar,
Life couldn't break you,


La muerte no ha querido llegar,
Death hasn't come for you,


Porque nunca diremos adiós.
Because we'll never say goodbye.


Disfruta entre las flores la paz,
Enjoy the peace among the flowers,


Y junto a Lennon sigue tu imaginar,
And continue to imagine with Lennon,


Siempre contigo, obladi oblada.
Always with you, Obladi Oblada.


Y es cierto el pasado aún no ha muerto,
And it's true that the past hasn't died,


No olvides los recuerdos, no te olvides de llegar,
Don't forget the memories, don't forget to arrive,


Hasta el lugar donde un día paraste a mirar
To the place where one day you stopped to look.




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