Sur o No Sur
Kevin Johansen Lyrics


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(Sarampion mama, que esto es contagioso!)

Me voy porque aca no se puede,
me vuelvo porque alla tampoco
Me voy porque aqui se me debe,
me vuelvo porque alla estan locos
Sur o no sur...
Me voy porque aqui no me alcanza,
me vuelvo porque no hay esperanza
Me voy porque aqui se aprovechan,
me vuelvo porque alla me echan
Sur o no sur...

(Disculpe, la embajada de Italia?)

No se por que pasa lo que me pasa,
quizas sea la vejez
Quisiera quedarme aqui en mi casa,
pero ya no se cual es

Sur... o no sur

eeeii oouuu

No se por que pasa lo que me pasa, quizas sea mi niñez
Quisiera quedarme aqui en mi casa, pero ya no se cual es...
(Me voy para la embajada, me vuelvo por no estar visada
Me voy porque soy de por aca, me vuelvo por ser un sudaca
Malaya, que triste destubim ser o no ser un Argelino




Malaya, que triste destino, ser o no ser un marraschino...)
Sur o no sur.

Overall Meaning

The song Sur o No Sur by Kevin Johansen is a poetic representation of the existential questions that everyone has to deal with during their lives. The song’s lyrics use the metaphorical concept of moving, to explain how humans are in a constant state of flux, continuously searching for something that will give them meaning and purpose. The song depicts the struggle of a person who is leaving their current situation because they are not happy with the way things are. They are looking for something better, even if they are not sure if there is anything better out there for them.


The first paragraph of the song is all about leaving and coming back. The artist is indicating that no matter where he goes, he can't find satisfaction. Whether it's in the South or not, there is always something missing. The artist is portraying a sense of longing for something that he can't quite put his finger on. The chorus, “Sur o no sur”, which means South or not South, is a reference to the idea that wherever he goes, he can't find what he's looking for.


In the second paragraph, the next stanza of the song, the artist talks about why he is leaving. He states that there is no hope in his current situation, and there is nothing left for him here. The lyrics portray a feeling of hopelessness, and the artist doesn't see any other options available to him. The chorus repeats again, “Sur o no sur”, which could be a way of saying that no matter where he goes, he will always be lost.


The third paragraph, the final stanza, is reflective. The artist is contemplating his current situation and is wondering about the reasons for his restlessness. He talks about being asked to leave by others and feeling out of place. The lyrics portray a sense of loneliness and isolation, which is why he's searching for something to fill the void. The chorus concludes the song, indicating that the artist is still unsure of what the future holds and whether going South or not going South will bring him the peace he so desperately seeks.


Line by Line Meaning

Me voy porque aca no se puede,
I am leaving because there is no way to thrive here,


me vuelvo porque alla tampoco
I return because there is no better alternative there either,


Me voy porque aqui se me debe,
I am leaving because I am owed something here,


me vuelvo porque alla estan locos
I return because they are crazy there,


Me voy porque aqui no me alcanza,
I am leaving because I cannot attain my goals here,


me vuelvo porque no hay esperanza
I return because there is no hope there,


Me voy porque aqui se aprovechan,
I am leaving because people take advantage of me here,


me vuelvo porque alla me echan
I return because they kick me out there,


No se por que pasa lo que me pasa, quizas sea la vejez
I do not know why things happen to me the way they do, perhaps it's just old age,


Quisiera quedarme aqui en mi casa, pero ya no se cual es
I want to stay home, but I do not know what that means anymore,


Me voy para la embajada, me vuelvo por no estar visada
I leave for the embassy, but return because I am not authorized,


Me voy porque soy de por aca, me vuelvo por ser un sudaca
I am leaving because I am from here, but return because I am labeled as a 'Sudaca',


Malaya, que triste destubim ser o no ser un Argelino
What a shame, it's sad to wonder if you are or are not Algerian,


Malaya, que triste destino, ser o no ser un marraschino...
What a shame, it's sad to think about whether you are or are not a Maraschino...


Sur o no sur...
South or not south...




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN ANDREW JOHANSEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@zmarilu5016

Como una persona que nació en Estados Unidos, se crió en Puerto Rico y vivió la mayor parte de su vida en Argentina, esta canción me habla a nivel de alma

@antigonavelez

Me encanta Kevin, su sentido del humor y ese mix y reciclaje de diferentes estilos y ritmos que hace.

@juan2002ize

0:45

@franciscoergueta5824

"quisiera volver a mi casa pero ya no se cuál es" es genial !!

@enriqueoleole

Más que una frase, una realidad.

@mma-jy9km

a mi me pasa lo mismo cazzzzzzzo

@bbbalter2706

este tipo tiene los mejores videoclip de la historia

@elpibe2020

Director: Kevin que te gustaria para el video? algo surrealista, algo divertido, algo posmoderno o algo minimalista?

Kevin: Si

@keev94_52

Si

@aldebrando3799

Realmente ese videoclip tiene mucho más significado del que aparenta, pero sí es verdad que a simple vista descoloca un poco ver sus vestimentas y formas de caminar ajajajajja

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