Soñador
Juanes Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Aquel que cree que tiene el mundo en sus manos
Que porque tiene mucho dinero
O porque tiene mucha belleza
Está bien equivocado

Porque el fuego está en el sol
Y no el agua fría
Piénsalo, piénsalo y dímelo

Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
Cuando no eres nadie
Y cómo sueñas

Aquel que cree que es dueño de todas las vidas
Que porque tiene un arma en su mano
O porque guarda otra en su espalda
Esta bien equivocado

Que le falta la ambición
Para calmar el ansia
Piénsalo, piénsalo y dímelo

Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
Cuando no eres nadie
Y cómo sueñas

Sueñas (Ay oye lo que va) y cómo sueñas
Que te digo la verdad (Y cómo Sueñas)
Aquél que cree que tiene el mundo (Y cómo sueñas)
Es un iluso, es un iluso (Sueñas)
Por que en la vida hay cosas del alma (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con dinero (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con bellezas ( y cómo sueñas)
Oye lo que va

Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas
Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
Cuando no eres nadie
Y cómo sueñas

Y cómo sueñas
Ay oye lo que va (Y cómo sueñas)
Que te digo la verdad (Y cómo sueñas)
Aquél que cree que tiene el mundo (Y cómo sueñas)
Es un iluso, es un iluso (Y cómo sueñas)
Por que en la vida hay cosas del alma (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con dinero (Y cómo sueñas)
Que no se pueden comprar con bellezas (Y cómo sueñas)
Oye lo que va (Y cómo sueñas)

Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal




Cuando apenas naces
Y cómo sueñas

Overall Meaning

Juanes's song Soñador reflects on the misguided aspirations of those who believe that material possessions, power, or beauty are the keys to happiness and fulfillment. The song begins by pointing out that those who think they have the world in their hands are mistaken, because true value cannot be bought or owned. The chorus repeats the same question, asking how one can dream of being immortal or eminent when one is just starting out in life or when one is still a nobody. The second verse focuses on the fallacy of believing that one can control other people's lives through force or intimidation, and emphasizes the importance of having ambition that is driven by positive and constructive goals. The last section of the song highlights the importance of recognizing the intangible things that really matter in life, such as soulful connections with other people, spiritual growth, and inner peace.


One of the notable features of Soñador is its musical style, which blends elements of rock, pop, and Latin rhythms to create a sound that is both catchy and meaningful. Another interesting fact about the song is that it was released as the lead single from Juanes's fourth studio album, "La Vida... Es Un Ratico," which went on to win three Latin Grammy Awards and was a commercial success in several countries. Moreover, many critics praised the song for its lyrical depth and social commentary, which resonated with audiences across different cultures and generations. In addition, Soñador has been performed by Juanes in numerous concerts and festivals around the world, and has become a staple of his repertoire. The song has also been covered by several artists in different languages and genres, which attests to its universal appeal.


Other interesting facts about Soñador include the fact that it was co-written by Juanes and renowned Colombian songwriter and producer Gustavo Santaolalla, who is known for his work with artists such as Shakira, Cafe Tacuba, and Jorge Drexler. Additionally, the song's music video, which features Juanes as a dreamy wanderer on a motorcycle, garnered widespread acclaim for its cinematic quality and visual storytelling. Soñador was also included in several compilation albums and soundtracks, such as the official 2008 Olympic Games album "Heroes," and has been used in various TV shows, movies, and commercials. Finally, the song's chords follow a simple but effective progression of D, A, Bm, G, and D, which allows for easy sing-alongs and covers.


Chords: D A Bm G D


Line by Line Meaning

Aquel que cree que tiene el mundo en sus manos
Anyone who thinks they have the world in their hands


Que porque tiene mucho dinero
Just because they have a lot of money


O porque tiene mucha belleza
Or because they are very beautiful


Está bien equivocado
Is seriously mistaken


Porque el fuego está en el sol
Because fire is in the sun


Y no el agua fría
And not in cold water


Piénsalo, piénsalo y dímelo
Think about it, think about it and tell me


Cómo sueñas con ser inmortal
How do you dream of being immortal


Cuando apenas naces
When you have just been born


Y cómo sueñas
And how do you dream


Cómo sueñas con ser eminente
How do you dream of being eminent


Cuando no eres nadie
When you are nobody


Aquel que cree que es dueño de todas las vidas
Anyone who thinks they own all the lives


Que porque tiene un arma en su mano
Just because they have a weapon in their hand


O porque guarda otra en su espalda
Or because they hide another on their back


Esta bien equivocado
Is seriously mistaken


Que le falta la ambición
They lack ambition


Para calmar el ansia
To calm their desire


Sueñas (Ay oye lo que va) y cómo sueñas
You dream (Oh listen to what's happening) and how do you dream


Que te digo la verdad (Y cómo Sueñas)
What I'm telling you is the truth (And how do you dream)


Aquél que cree que tiene el mundo (Y cómo sueñas)
Anyone who thinks they have the world (And how do you dream)


Es un iluso, es un iluso (Sueñas)
Is a deluded person, is a deluded person (You dream)


Por que en la vida hay cosas del alma (Y cómo sueñas)
Because in life there are things of the soul (And how do you dream)


Que no se pueden comprar con dinero (Y cómo sueñas)
That cannot be bought with money (And how do you dream)


Que no se pueden comprar con bellezas ( y cómo sueñas)
That cannot be bought with beauty (And how do you dream)


Oye lo que va
Listen to what's happening


Y cómo sueñas
And how do you dream




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JUAN ESTEBAN ARISTIZABAL

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found