Brillante
Juan Gris Lyrics
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ardiendo hasta quemar
hoy sólo quiero estar contigo
contigo hasta el final
en la excursión del fuego
de este fuego que improvisé
no siempre es el mismo
no siempre es igual
In Juan Gris's song "Brillante," the lyrics describe a person who is attempting to shine brightly and passionately, but at the risk of burning out. The first line "jugando a ser brillante" translates to "playing at being brilliant," indicating that the person is performing, putting on a show of brightness rather than emanating it naturally. The second line, "ardiendo hasta quemar," translates to "burning until they burn out," alluding to the danger of this performance.
Despite this danger, the person singing the song expresses a desire to spend time with someone else "en la excursión del fuego" or "in the excursion of the fire." This person seems to provide some comfort and companionship in the midst of this burning passion. However, the final line "no siempre es el mismo, no siempre es igual" means "it's not always the same, it's not always equal," which hints at the volatile and shifting nature of this passionate fire the person is experiencing.
Overall, "Brillante" explores the intense emotions of passion and desire, balancing the need to be brilliant with the risk of burning out and the desire for companionship in the midst of that intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
jugando a ser brillante
Playing at being brilliant
ardiendo hasta quemar
Burning until consumed
hoy sólo quiero estar contigo
Today I only want to be with you
contigo hasta el final
With you until the end
en la excursión del fuego
In the excursion of fire
de este fuego que improvisé
Of this fire that I improvised
no siempre es el mismo
It's not always the same
no siempre es igual
It's not always equal
Contributed by Ruby L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.