H. I. V.
Enanitos Verdes Lyrics


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Lejos de estar sin fe, vi muchos de los caídos,
entre los cuales un amigo.
Mucha resignación (mas ayuda esperaba),
cierran la entrada de su casa.
Espera el milagro y no, parece desearlo y no
el último acto, acto de amor.
Acto de amor
Nada me sorprendió, al escuchar lo relatado.
No es el destino que esperamos.
Mientras estés de pie y tengas tu mente en blanco,
nada podrá hacerte mas daño.
Mi casa es tu casa y no... dudes en llamarme,
el último acto, acto de amor.
Acto de amor, acto de amor, acto de amor...
Y le ruego, ruego al cielo que alivie tu temor
y aparezca el remedio que alivie tu dolor.
Vamos a la ciudad traeré unos abrigos
así ayudaremos al olvido.
Nadie podrá decir nada que no se haya dicho
vive o muere en paz contigo mismo.
Mi casa es tu casa y no... dudes en llamarme,
el último acto, acto de amor.
Acto de amor, acto de amor, acto de amor...
Acto de amor




Acto de amor
Acto de amor...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Enanitos Verdes's song H. I. V. describe a scene where the singer visits a friend who has contracted the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The singer expresses empathy for his friend, who is resigned to his fate and is waiting for a miracle. The singer promises to be there for him and to help him, even if all that is left for him to do is to show him love and support. The song's chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of an "acto de amor" (act of love), which seems to refer to the singer's willingness to be there for his friend in his time of need, regardless of the outcome.


The lyrics also highlight the stigma and isolation that people with HIV often face, as the friend has closed off his home from the outside world. Despite the friend's plight, the song's overall tone is one of hope and solidarity, as the singer reassures his friend that he is not alone and that he will do everything in his power to help.


Overall, the song is a moving tribute to the power of love and support in the face of adversity, and serves as a poignant reminder that people with HIV are deserving of compassion and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Lejos de estar sin fe, vi muchos de los caídos, entre los cuales un amigo.
Despite not being devoid of faith, I witnessed numerous individuals who had fallen victim to HIV, which included a close friend.


Mucha resignación (mas ayuda esperaba), cierran la entrada de su casa.
Despite expecting assistance, they remain resigned to their fate, closing themselves off from the world.


Espera el milagro y no, parece desearlo y no el último acto, acto de amor.
They hope for a miracle, but seem to have given up on it, which could be seen as their last act of love.


Acto de amor
The acceptance of their fate and closing oneself off from others is their last act of love towards the world.


Nada me sorprendió, al escuchar lo relatado. No es el destino que esperamos.
Hearing the accounts of those affected by the disease did not shock me; their fate was not what anyone expected.


Mientras estés de pie y tengas tu mente en blanco, nada podrá hacerte mas daño.
As long as you remain standing and keep your mind clear, nothing can harm you more than HIV does.


Y le ruego, ruego al cielo que alivie tu temor y aparezca el remedio que alivie tu dolor.
I pray to the heavens for an end to their fear and for a cure to relieve their pain.


Vamos a la ciudad traeré unos abrigos así ayudaremos al olvido.
Let's go to the city and bring back some clothes to help them forget about their troubles.


Nadie podrá decir nada que no se haya dicho vive o muere en paz contigo mismo.
No one can say anything new or helpful; it's up to you to find peace with yourself whether you live or die.


Mi casa es tu casa y no... dudes en llamarme, el último acto, acto de amor.
My home is your home, and don't hesitate to call upon me, as it's one of the last acts of love you can do for someone.


Acto de amor, acto de amor, acto de amor...
The repeated phrase 'acto de amor' emphasizes the theme of love and acceptance of fate in the face of HIV.


Acto de amor
The final repetition of 'acto de amor' serves as a poignant reminder that even in the face of agony and pain, love and acceptance can be a final act of grace.




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