Mi Vida
Dianne Reeves Lyrics


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Mi vida, lucerito sin vela
Mi sangre de la herida
No me hagas sufrir mas
Mi vida, bala perdida,
por la gran via,

charquito de arrabal,
no quiero que te vayas,
no quiero que te alejes,
cada dia mas y mas.
mi vida lucerito sin vela

mi vida charquita d'agua turbia burbuja de jabon
mi ultimo refugio mi ultima ilusion no quiero que te vayas cada dia mas y mas
mi vida lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida




no me hagas sufrir mas
mi vida

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dianne Reeves's song "Mi Vida" convey a sense of desperation and longing for a loved one. The opening line "Mi vida, lucerito sin vela" can be interpreted to mean "My life, like a little light without a candle" - a metaphor for feeling lost and alone without the presence of the person they are addressing. The next line, "Mi sangre de la herida" translates to "my blood from the wound" - perhaps referencing the pain and hurt that has been caused by the separation or distance between them.


The lyrics continue, pleading with this person to not make them suffer any longer: "No me hagas sufrir mas." The following lines mention different images and symbols that represent their relationship: "Mi vida, bala perdida por la gran via, charquito de arrabal" - a stray bullet on a big avenue, a little puddle in a poor neighborhood. Despite these possibly negative associations, the singer does not want the person to leave or to grow further apart: "no quiero que te vayas, no quiero que te alejes, cada dia mas y mas."


The final stanza adds another layer of imagery - the singer compares their relationship to a "burble of soap" and a "last refuge". The repeated line "mi vida, lucerito sin vela" anchors the sentiment of the whole song - without this person, the singer feels lost and vulnerable. The closing line "no me hagas sufrir mas, mi vida" is a final plea, a declaration of love, and a possible ultimatum all in one.


Line by Line Meaning

Mi vida, lucerito sin vela
My life, a small shining light without a candle. It is a symbol of hope and comfort despite darkness and uncertainty.


Mi sangre de la herida
My blood from the wound. It represents my pain and suffering that has been endured.


No me hagas sufrir mas
Do not make me suffer anymore. I have already experienced enough pain and turmoil.


Mi vida, bala perdida, por la gran via
My life, a stray bullet on the main road. It symbolizes the unpredictability and danger of life.


Charquito de arrabal
A puddle in the outskirts of the city. It represents a modest and humble existence.


No quiero que te vayas, no quiero que te alejes, cada dia mas y mas
I do not want you to leave, I do not want you to go away. I want you closer to me every day, every moment.


Mi vida charquita d'agua turbia burbuja de jabon
My life, a murky water puddle with a soap bubble. It symbolizes the fragility and beauty of life and how it can be disrupted by even the smallest of influences.


Mi último refugio, mi última ilusión
My last refuge, my ultimate hope. It represents the safety and hope that comes from love and companionship.




Writer(s): Dianne E. Reeves

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