Carlos Varela (born April 11, 1963) is a singer-songwriter of nueva trova f… Read Full Bio ↴Carlos Varela (born April 11, 1963) is a singer-songwriter of nueva trova from Havana, Cuba. In the 1980s he joined the Nueva Trova musical movement, a political music genre connected with Fidel Castro's revolution. His first CD "Jalisco Park" was published in Spain. Nowadays Varela's music is known for its open criticism of some of Castro's policies, although still considered Nueva Trova. One of Varela's songs — "Una Palabra" (A Word)— was used in the film Powder Keg (2001) directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and in the film Man on Fire in 2004.

Solo Tú
Carlos Varela Lyrics

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Cuando el viento pegue fuerte en tus ojos,
Trata de no ponerte a llorar,
Yo sé que este invierno fue más duro que otros,
Pero ya está llegando el final.

Salva tu alma de la tempestad,
Se está acercando el ciclón.
Sólo si tú quieres nos podemos salvar,

Sólo tú puedes traer el Sol.

Sólo tú.

hare mucho tiempo que se dicen cosas
Why aún se sigue hablando de mí,
Yo sé que es el precio de cuidar la rosa,
Yo sé que es el precio de quedarme aquí.

Salva mi alma de la tempestad,
Se está acercando el ciclón.
Sólo si tú quieres nos podemos salvar,
Sólo tú puedes traer el Sol.

Sólo tú.

Anda nena, deja de llorar
Que llorando no vamos a ningun lugar.
Yo sé que este invierno fue más duro que otros,
Pero ya está llegando el final.

Salva tu alma de la tempestad,
Se está acercando el ciclón.
Sólo si tú quieres nos podemos salvar,
Sólo tú puedes traer el Sol.

Sólo tú.

Overall Meaning

The song "Solo Tu" by Carlos Varela is a poignant and soulful ballad that is as much about resilience and hope as it is about love and perseverance. The song is built around the metaphor of a storm, a tempest that could either destroy or be survived, and the lyrics reveal the beauty, fragility, and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. When the wind hits hard in your eyes, try not to cry, Carlos sings, acknowledging the pain and suffering that comes with difficult times, but also urging us to stay strong and not give up.

The chorus paints a picture of salvation and redemption, with Carlos calling on us to save our souls from the storm that is approaching, to find solace and hope even when things seem bleak. The singer acknowledges that people have been talking about him for a long time, perhaps referencing the ups and downs of his career and the many battles he had to fight as an artist in Cuba. The song is also about a relationship that is in trouble, where only one person can make a difference and save the day. Carlos is urging his lover to stop crying and believe that the winter is coming to an end, that the sun will shine again if only they hold on and stay together.

Line by Line Meaning

Cuando el viento pegue fuerte en tus ojos,
When life gets tough and everything seems harsh,

Trata de no ponerte a llorar,
Try not to cry,

Yo sé que este invierno fue más duro que otros,
I know this winter has been tougher than the rest,

Pero ya está llegando el final.
But the end is coming.

Salva tu alma de la tempestad,
Save your soul from the storm,

Se está acercando el ciclón.
The cyclone is approaching.

Sólo si tú quieres nos podemos salvar,
We can only save ourselves if you want to,

Sólo tú puedes traer el Sol.
Only you can bring the sunshine.

Sólo tú.
Only you.

hare mucho tiempo que se dicen cosas
People have been talking about me for a long time

Why aún se sigue hablando de mí,
And yet they still talk about me,