Raised in the U.S., Nieves began his career while participating in Orquesta Cimarron, a New York-based group. In 1977, he teamed up with singer Héctor Lavoe and his Orchestra and joined The Conjunto Clasico. Later, Nieves decided to start his solo career in 1986, setting himself apart by singing Salsa in English. Sonámbulo launched his career. Present hits include Fabricando Fantasias and Ya No Queda Nada with La India.
Te Vas
Tito Nieves Lyrics
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Como detengo el reloj, que todo tu dulce amor me esta robando
Como le digo adiós a tantos sueños, que se van tras ti, tras de cuerpo
Te vas, te me estas yendo
Te vas, me desespero
Te vas, me vuelvo loco
Ay te vas y yo me muero
Te vas, te me estas yendo
Te vas, dame otro beso
Te vas me quedo solo
Ay te vas y yo me muero
Como poder vivir ahora lejos de ti como si nada
Como poder seguir sin tenerte junto a mi ay cada mañana
Como le digo adiós a tantos sueños, que se van tras ti, tras de cuerpo
Te vas, te me estas yendo
Te vas, me desespero
Te vas, me vuelvo loco
Ay te vas y yo me muero
Te vas, te me estas yendo
Te vas, me desespero
Te vas, me vuelvo loco
Ay te vas y yo me muero
No se como decirte adiós (yo no sé)
No se como decirte adiós por eso quiero que te quedes
No se como decirte adiós (yo no sé)
Y si te vas de mi lado negrita mi alma lentamente se muere
In Tito Nieves's song "Te Vas", the lyrics express deep emotions of desperation and heartache caused by a loved one leaving. The song is a plea to God to change the decision of the person leaving, as the singer struggles to cope with the loss of their love. The first verse poses a series of questions, demonstrating the hopelessness of the situation. The lines "Como detengo el reloj, que todo tu dulce amor me esta robando" (How do I stop the clock, that is stealing all your sweet love from me) show the singer's desire to hold onto their memories of the past, fearing that they will be erased when their love leaves.
The chorus repeats the title line "Te vas" (You're leaving), each time with added desperation and longing. The singer feels lost without their love, pleading for another kiss, and fearing that they will be left alone. In the second verse, the singer questions how they will live without their love, stating that each morning will be a struggle without their presence. The final lines of the song express the singer's fear that without their love, their soul will slowly die.
Overall, the lyrics of "Te Vas" portray the intense pain and anguish that can come with the end of a relationship. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the loss of their love, hoping against hope that it can be salvaged.
Line by Line Meaning
Como convenzo a Dios de que cambie tu decisión de separarnos
How can I convince God to change your decision of separating us
Como detengo el reloj, que todo tu dulce amor me esta robando
How do I stop the clock that's stealing all your sweet love from me
Como le digo adiós a tantos sueños, que se van tras ti, tras de cuerpo
How do I say goodbye to so many dreams that are leaving with you, body and soul
Te vas, te me estas yendo
You are leaving, you are slipping away from me
Te vas, me desespero
You are leaving, and it drives me crazy
Te vas, me vuelvo loco
You are leaving, and I go crazy
Ay te vas y yo me muero
Oh, you are leaving, and I'm dying
Te vas, dame otro beso
You are leaving, give me one more kiss
Te vas me quedo solo
You are leaving, and I'm left alone
Como poder vivir ahora lejos de ti como si nada
How can I live now without you as if nothing happened
Como poder seguir sin tenerte junto a mi ay cada mañana
How can I go on without you by my side every morning
No se como decirte adiós (yo no sé)
I don't know how to say goodbye (I don't know)
Y si te vas de mi lado negrita mi alma lentamente se muere
And if you leave my side, my soul slowly dies, my love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUADALUPE GARCIA-GARCIA, RAUL DEL SOL
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