Lo Que El Tiempo Me Enseño
Canario Luna Lyrics

El tiempo me enseñó que con los años
As time goes by, I have learned that the more I age, the more I realize how little I know.

Se aprende menos de lo que se ignora
I have come to understand that ignorance is vast and learning is limited.

El tiempo, que es un viejo traicionero
Time is a deceitful old friend that only reveals its lessons when it's too late to change anything.

Te enseña cuando ya llegó la hora
Time teaches you lessons only when the moment of truth has arrived.

El tiempo me enseñó como se pudo
I have learned how much I can achieve with my humble origins, even with limited resources.

En la universidad arrabalera
Despite not going to a prestigious university, I have found valuable lessons in the streets of my working-class neighborhood.

Con la verdad prendida en una esquina
I have learned that truth is often found in the most unexpected places.

Igual que un farolito en la vereda
Like a little streetlamp illuminating the sidewalk, truth can guide me even in the darkest of times.

El tiempo me enseñó que los amigos
Through many experiences, time has taught me that real friends are hard to come by.

Se cuentan con los dedos de una mano
I now know that true friends are rare and can be counted on the fingers of one hand.

Por eso debe ser que no los cuento
I choose not to count my friends, but instead cherish them all and treat them like family.

Para pensar que tengo mil hermanos
By treating my friends like family, I can always find support and love among them.

El tiempo me enseñó que los traidores
Experience has taught me that traitors are sometimes difficult to recognize.

Se sientan en la mesa a tu costado
Sometimes traitors can be sitting right next to you, smiling and pretending to be your friend.

Y el hombre que te da la puñalada
The person who betrays you is often the one you least expect.

Comparte el pan con esas mismas manos
The person who stabs you in the back could be the one who has been breaking bread with you all along.

Porque no tengo nada que me sobre
Having nothing to spare, I have learned to be content and grateful with what I have.

Por eso es que yo digo que soy rico
I am rich because I have learned to appreciate the simple things in life that bring me joy.

Porque prefiero ser un tipo pobre
I would rather live modestly and be happy than chase material wealth and live miserably.

A ser alguna vez, un pobre tipo
I would never want to be a poor soul, tormented by greed and materialism.

El tiempo me enseñó que las banderas
My experiences have taught me that flags and banners are often used as symbols of power and control.

Son palos con jirones que flamean
Flags and banners are often just scraps of cloth waving in the wind, without real significance or meaning.

Y el mapa es un papel que se reparten
Maps are often used to divide people and territories for political and economic gain.

Los reyes mientras los hombres pelean
Kings and leaders often sit back and watch as people war and struggle over their divided maps and flags.

El tiempo me enseñó que la miseria
My experiences have taught me that poverty and suffering are the result of human actions and choices.

Es culpa de los hombres miserables
Those who oppress and exploit others for their own gain are to blame for widespread poverty and misery.

Que la justicia tarda y nunca llega
I have learned that true justice is often elusive and delayed, especially for those who need it the most.

Pero es la pesadilla del culpable
Those who are responsible for injustice will be haunted by their guilt and the consequences of their actions.

El tiempo me enseñó que la memoria
My experiences show me that memory is a powerful tool for preserving history and holding people accountable.

No es menos poderosa que el olvido
Forgetting is not stronger than remembering, and memories can keep alive the stories of the oppressed and forgotten.

Es solo que el poder de la victoria
Sometimes the power of those who win and dominate can silence the memories and stories of those who lost and suffered.

Se encarga de olvidar a los vencidos
The victors often erase the stories of the defeated and oppressed, forcing them into silence and oblivion.

El tiempo me enseñó que los valientes
Through time, I have come to understand that true bravery is risking everything to fight for what is right.

Escribirán la historia con su sangre
Those who are willing to sacrifice everything for their beliefs and ideals will be remembered and celebrated throughout history.

Pero la historia escrita de los libros
The history that is written in books is often full of selective narratives and political biases.

Se escribe con la pluma del cobarde
Those in power and privilege have the luxury of writing history in their favor, often at the expense of the marginalized and oppressed.

El tiempo me enseñó que desconfiara
Over time, I have learned to be cautious and distrustful of the lessons I have been taught.

De lo que el tiempo mismo me ha enseñado
Even the lessons that time has taught me can be deceiving, and I must question everything and everyone.

Por eso a veces tengo la esperanza
Perhaps there is still hope, and some of the lessons I have learned can be unlearned or re-learned in a different light.

Que el tiempo pueda estar equivocado
Time itself is not infallible, and I must have faith that there are truths to be discovered beyond what time has taught me so far.

Flaco, Tabaré, te hablo yo el Canario
This is Canario Luna speaking to my friends Flaco and Tabaré.

Me queda media hora
I only have half an hour left to live.

Fíjate que tengo unos cuantos añoquis ya
I have lived a long and fulfilling life, and now find myself at the end of my journey.

Quiero vivir feliz
Despite my impending death, I want to live my remaining time in happiness and contentment.

No ver a gente durmiendo en la calle
I wish for a world where no one has to suffer homelessness or poverty.

Por eso flaco, quiero vivir esta media hora a lo rico
I want to live the rest of my life enjoying the simple things and feeling rich in spirit.

Porque yo soy rico
Though I may not have material riches, I have learned to find joy and contentment in life's simple pleasures.

Porque los carros de basura me saludan
Even the garbage trucks greet me in the morning, a sign that I have built meaningful relationships and connections with everyone around me.

Porque la gente me da la mano
The people I have met over my lifetime have given me love, support, and companionship, making me feel rich in love and friendship.