Carnaval
Litus Lyrics
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quítense aquel tornillo que les sobra.
Libérense de cualquier arrepentimiento,
y maten el guión que les impide ser.
Atrévase a maquillarse de usted mismo,
de quien es y no quien creen que es,
puede que entierre el traje de domingo
The song "Carnaval" by Litus is about the power of this famous festival in Spain. The title itself means "Carnival," and the lyrics are all about urging people to let go of their inhibitions and fully embrace the celebration. The first verse sets the scene, inviting people to come and take a seat, shed their uptight attitudes, and free themselves from any regrets or second thoughts. It's a call to live in the moment and enjoy all that Carnaval has to offer.
The second verse is about taking it even further - encouraging people to be themselves, not what others want them to be. The line "Atrévete a maquillarte de ti mismo" (Dare to paint yourself as yourself) is particularly powerful, as it's a reminder that we often put on masks or pretend to be something we're not. Carnaval is a time to shed those masks and express ourselves freely. The final line - "Y la incorrección se te da bien" (And being incorrect suits you well) - reinforces the idea that breaking the rules and being a little wild can actually be a good thing.
Overall, "Carnaval" is a song that celebrates the spirit of this annual festival and encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and embrace their true selves. It's a message that's always worth hearing, and especially so in the context of Carnaval.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya es carnaval, pasen y vean, tomen asiento,
It's time to celebrate Carnaval, come and see the show, grab a seat
quítense aquel tornillo que les sobra.
Let go of any unnecessary inhibitions holding you back
Libérense de cualquier arrepentimiento,
Free yourself from any regrets or past mistakes
y maten el guión que les impide ser.
Stop following the script that limits who you can be
Atrévase a maquillarse de usted mismo,
Be bold and show your true self
de quien es y no quien creen que es,
Don't be who others expect you to be, be yourself
puede que entierre el traje de domingo
You may need to let go of traditional beliefs or expectations
y la incorrección se tan bien.
But embracing your uniqueness can feel liberating and empowering
Contributed by Xavier G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.