Ojalá
Raphael Lyrics
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Cuando caigan,
Para que no las puedas convertir en cristal.
Ojalá, que la lluvia deje de ser milagro
Que baja por tu cuerpo.
Ojalá, que la luna pueda salir sin ti.
Ojalá, que la tierra no te bese los pasos.
La palabra precisa, la sonrisa perfecta.
Ojalá, pase algo que te borre de pronto,
Una luz cegadora, un disparo de nieve.
Ojalá, por lo menos que me lleve la muerte,
Para no verte tanto, para no verte siempre,
En todos los segundos, en todas las visiones.
Ojalá, que no pueda tocarte ni en canciones.
Ojalá, que la aurora no de gritos que caigan
En mi espalda.
Ojalá, que tu nombre se le olvide a esa voz.
Ojalá, las paredes no retengan tu ruido
De camino cansado.
Ojalá, que el deseo se vaya tras de ti,
A tu viejo gobierno de difuntos y flores.
Ojalá, se te acabe la mirada constante,
La palabra precisa, la sonrisa perfecta.
Ojalá, pase algo que te borre de pronto,
Una luz cegadora, un disparo de nieve.
Ojalá, por lo menos que me lleve la muerte,
Para no verte tanto, para no verte siempre,
En todos los segundos y en todas las visiones.
Ojalá, que no pueda tocarte ni en canciones.
Ojalá, pase algo que te borre de pronto,
Una luz cegadora, un disparo de nieve.
Ojalá, por lo menos que me lleve la muerte,
Para no verte tanto, para no verte siempre,
En todos los segundos, en todas las visiones.
Ojalá, que no pueda tocarte ni en canciones.
In the song "Ojalá" by Raphael, the singer expresses his deepest wishes and hopes for the person he loves to be happy, but also for her to be far away from him. He hopes that leaves will not touch her skin when they fall, for fear that they will turn into glass, symbolizing the fragility of life and love. He wishes that rain will no longer be considered a miracle that falls on her body, and that the moon can freely rise without her presence. He asks that the earth does not kiss her steps, as it might keep her grounded and near.
Continuing with his wishes, Raphael expresses his hope that the person he loves will no longer look at him with constant eyes, or speak with precise words and perfect smiles. He wishes for something powerful enough to erase her from his life and memory, and that desire itself would leave her and go away to a place of the dead and the flowers. He hopes that the dawn will not scream in his ears, that her name will be forgotten by their mutual acquaintances, and that the walls will no longer keep her noises.
"Ojalá" is a heartfelt and heart-wrenching song that speaks of the beautiful, yet painful nature of love. The singer wishes for the best for the person he loves, but also acknowledges that being near her will only cause him more pain. The song ends with the hope that he won't be able to touch her, not even through songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Ojalá, que las hojas no te toquen el cuerpo
Cuando caigan,
Para que no las puedas convertir en cristal.
I hope that when the leaves fall, they don't touch your body so you can't turn them into crystal.
Ojalá, que la lluvia deje de ser milagro
Que baja por tu cuerpo.
I wish that rain would stop feeling like a miracle that touches your body.
Ojalá, que la luna pueda salir sin ti.
I wish that the moon could rise and shine without you being around.
Ojalá, que la tierra no te bese los pasos.
I hope the earth won't touch your footsteps.
Ojalá, se te acabe la mirada constante,
La palabra precisa, la sonrisa perfecta.
I wish your constant gaze, precise words, and perfect smile would disappear.
Ojalá, pase algo que te borre de pronto,
Una luz cegadora, un disparo de nieve.
I hope something happens that erases you suddenly; a blinding light, a snow blast.
Ojalá, por lo menos que me lleve la muerte,
Para no verte tanto, para no verte siempre,
En todos los segundos, en todas las visiones.
I wish that death would take me away so I don't have to see you so much, always and every second and vision.
Ojalá, que no pueda tocarte ni en canciones.
I wish I couldn't touch you even in songs.
Ojalá, que la aurora no de gritos que caigan
En mi espalda.
I hope the dawn won't scream at me from behind.
Ojalá, que tu nombre se le olvide a esa voz.
I wish that voice would forget your name.
Ojalá, las paredes no retengan tu ruido
De camino cansado.
I hope the walls won't capture the sound of your tired footsteps.
Ojalá, que el deseo se vaya tras de ti,
A tu viejo gobierno de difuntos y flores.
I hope desire follows you to your old kingdom of the dead and flowers.
Ojalá, pase algo que te borre de pronto,
Una luz cegadora, un disparo de nieve.
Ojalá, por lo menos que me lleve la muerte,
Para no verte tanto, para no verte siempre,
En todos los segundos, en todas las visiones.
Ojalá, que no pueda tocarte ni en canciones.
I hope something happens that erases you suddenly, at the very least death takes me away from seeing you so much, always and every second and vision, and I wish I couldn't touch you even in songs.
Contributed by Elena E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.