Mi vida
Manu Chao, born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961, in Paris, … Read Full Bio ↴Manu Chao, born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961, in Paris, France, is a multifaceted musician celebrated for his eclectic musical style and socially conscious lyrics. Chao's musical journey began in the vibrant Parisian music scene, where he immersed himself in diverse influences ranging from punk and rock to reggae and salsa. Co-founding the band Mano Negra in 1987, Chao showcased his knack for blending genres, resulting in international acclaim with albums like "Patchanka" (1988) and "Casa Babylon" (1994). Following the dissolution of Mano Negra in 1995, Chao embarked on a prolific solo career, marked by albums such as "Clandestino" (1998) and "Próxima Estación: Esperanza" (2001), where he continued to push musical boundaries while addressing social and political issues. Incorporating elements of street music and bar scenes from various cultures, Chao formed Radio Bemba Sound System, collaborating with musicians from Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina to create a vibrant fusion of sounds. His innovative use of technology, including recording exclusively on a laptop, reflects his commitment to artistic experimentation. Through his music, Chao has championed themes of cultural diversity, social justice, and global solidarity, earning him a revered status as a visionary musician and cultural ambassador.

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Discography
Clandestino (1998)
Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001)
Radio Bemba Sound System (2002)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
La Radiolina (2007)
Baionarena (2008)
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Mi vida
Manu Chao Lyrics


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Mi vida
Lucerito sin vela
Mi sangre de la herida
No me hagas sufrir más

Mi vida
Bala perdida
Por la gran vía
Charquito de arrabal

No quiero que te vayas
No quiero que te alejes
Cada día más y más

Mi vida
Lucerito sin vela
(Aquí no pegamos los ojos)

Mi vida
Charquito de agua turbia
Burbuja de jabón
Mi ultimo refugio
Mi ultima ilusión
No quiero que te vayas
Cada da más y más

Mi vida
Lucerito sin vela
Mi sangre de la herida
No me hagas sufrir mas

(Aquí no pegamos los ojos)
(Aquí no pegamos los ojos)

Mi vida

Overall Meaning

Manu Chao's song "Mi Vida" is a melodious and emotive piece in which he laments the pain he's feeling from a hurtful relationship that is slowly coming to an end. The song communicates the woes of a man who is in love with a woman, who is like a shining star without her light. Manu Chao describes her love like a bullet, hitting him unexpectedly but leaving a wound that cannot be healed. He compares their love to a murky puddle in a back alley, where it's easy to get lost and consumed in the darkness.


In the second verse, Manu Chao expresses his desire to hold on to his relationship and not let it slip away. The woman is all he has left and his last source of joy, life and hope. He sings of her love being like a soap bubble or his last refuge, where he can protect himself against the harsh realities of the world. He begs her not to leave him and to stay with him for his own peace of mind and comfort.


Line by Line Meaning

Mi vida
My life


Lucerito sin vela
A small light without a candle


Mi sangre de la herida
My blood from the wound


No me hagas sufrir más
Don't make me suffer anymore


Bala perdida
A stray bullet


Por la gran vía
Through the main street


Charquito de arrabal
A little puddle in the outskirts


No quiero que te vayas
I don't want you to leave


No quiero que te alejes
I don't want you to distance yourself


Cada día más y más
More and more each day


Charquito de agua turbia
A little murky water puddle


Burbuja de jabón
A soap bubble


Mi ultimo refugio
My last refuge


Mi ultima ilusión
My last hope


Aquí no pegamos los ojos
Here we don't close our eyes




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jose-Manuel Chao

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@Lubar1279

Ermin Calypso
Ermin Calypso
Hace 2 años
Mi vida

Mi vida
lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida
no me hagas sufrir más.
Mi vida
bala perdida
por la gran vía
charquito de arrabal.
No quiero que te vayas
no quiero que te alejes
cada día más y más.
Mi vida
lucerito sin vela (aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida
charquito d'agua turbia
burbuja de jabón
mi último refugio
mi última ilusión
no quiero que te vayas
cada día más y más.
Mi vida
lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida
no me hagas sufrir más.
(aquí no pegamos los ojos, aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida

My Life

My life
a little sailboat without sail
my blood from the wound
don't make me suffer anymore.
My life
lost bullet
along the great road
puddle in suburb.
I don't want you to go
I don't want you to go further away
everyday more and more.
My life
a little sailboat without sail
My life
puddle of cloudy water
bubble of soap
my last refuge
my last ilusion
I don't want you to go
everyday more and more.
My life
a little sailboat without sail
my blood from the wound
don't make me suffer anymore



@bbnnbb789

I dip my life
In the pool of your mind
In my eyes I see the time rewind
Wondrous pictures to be taken and life to find
And then you're buried back in the dust
Don't let your eyes color rust
Stay above all the shame is a must
The best like fresh lemon zest
Put to rest the test you are blessed
Amidst all the pain that's insane



@bruno123321ism

Mi vida
Lucerito sin vela
Mi sangre de la herida
No me hagas sufrir más

Mi vida
Bala perdida
Por la gran vía
Charquito de arrabal
No quiero que te vayas
No quiero que te alejes cada día más y más

Mi vida
Lucerito sin vela
(Aquí no pegamos los ojos)

Mi vida
Charquito d'agua turbia
Burbuja de jabón
Mi último refugio
Mi última ilusión
No quiero que te vayas
Cada día más y más

Mi vida
Lucerito sin vela
Mi sangre de la herida
No me hagas sufrir más
(Aquí no pegamos los ojos)
(Aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida



@ermincalypso4207

Mi vida

Mi vida
lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida
no me hagas sufrir más.
Mi vida
bala perdida
por la gran vía
charquito de arrabal.
No quiero que te vayas
no quiero que te alejes
cada día más y más.
Mi vida
lucerito sin vela (aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida
charquito d'agua turbia
burbuja de jabón
mi último refugio
mi última ilusión
no quiero que te vayas
cada día más y más.
Mi vida
lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida
no me hagas sufrir más.
(aquí no pegamos los ojos, aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida

My Life

My life
a little sailboat without sail
my blood from the wound
don't make me suffer anymore.
My life
lost bullet
along the great road
puddle in suburb.
I don't want you to go
I don't want you to go further away
everyday more and more.
My life
a little sailboat without sail
My life
puddle of cloudy water
bubble of soap
my last refuge
my last ilusion
I don't want you to go
everyday more and more.
My life
a little sailboat without sail
my blood from the wound
don't make me suffer anymore.
My life



All comments from YouTube:

@rcthagoat9477

Escuche este álbum por primera vez cuando era un adolescente todavía me encanta como la primera vez !!!

@sayhi2neil

I dont speak or understand spanish but this song touched my heart.. 

@greybeltre2364

Its  a,beautiful love song  I guess is true what they say that music is an universal language

@Lubar1279

Ermin Calypso
Ermin Calypso
Hace 2 años
Mi vida

Mi vida
lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida
no me hagas sufrir más.
Mi vida
bala perdida
por la gran vía
charquito de arrabal.
No quiero que te vayas
no quiero que te alejes
cada día más y más.
Mi vida
lucerito sin vela (aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida
charquito d'agua turbia
burbuja de jabón
mi último refugio
mi última ilusión
no quiero que te vayas
cada día más y más.
Mi vida
lucerito sin vela
mi sangre de la herida
no me hagas sufrir más.
(aquí no pegamos los ojos, aquí no pegamos los ojos)
Mi vida

My Life

My life
a little sailboat without sail
my blood from the wound
don't make me suffer anymore.
My life
lost bullet
along the great road
puddle in suburb.
I don't want you to go
I don't want you to go further away
everyday more and more.
My life
a little sailboat without sail
My life
puddle of cloudy water
bubble of soap
my last refuge
my last ilusion
I don't want you to go
everyday more and more.
My life
a little sailboat without sail
my blood from the wound
don't make me suffer anymore

@maxgerwienpercussion5501

@Neil Kumar, thats the power of music 😁😊

@vivianaperez9113

Mi vida.... todos sufrimos ese desamor que es muy profundo sufrimiento de un mal amor.
...😢❤

@gabycalderon9144

Esta canción siempre me transporta a una parte del cerebro que aun desconozco, solo Manu me lleva allí

@emilianoamaro5977

💔 "Mi vida, lucerito sin vela, mi sangre de la herida, no me hagas sufrir más... Mi vida, bala perdida, por la gran vía, charquito de arrabal... NO QUIERO QUE TE VALLAS, NO QUIERO QUE TE ALEJES, cada día más y más" 💔 "Ese puerco estaba llorando... Pues si señor, en sus ojos se veía una infinita tristeza" 😥

Te extraño a cada instante... 🐊

@bigtexyogz

me parte el alma esta cancion. love you, Manu!

@corarima

Amo este tema ❤️explica mi existencia

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