La Fuerza del Destino Mecano Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'La Fuerza del Destino' means 'The Force of Destiny' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Mecano' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Original Lyrics: Nos vimos tres o cuatro veces

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Aligned Translation: we see three or four time

Free Translation: We saw each other three or four times.

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Original Lyrics: Por toda la ciudad

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Aligned Translation: for all the city

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Original Lyrics: Una noche en el bar del Oro

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Aligned Translation: One night in the bar of gold

Free Translation: One night at the Gold Bar.

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Original Lyrics: Me decidí a atacar

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Aligned Translation: I decided to attack

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Original Lyrics: me dijiste diecinueve

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Aligned Translation: You told me nineteen

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Original Lyrics: No quise desconfiar

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Aligned Translation: I didn't mean to distrust

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Original Lyrics: Pero es que ni mucho ni poco

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Aligned Translation: but is that neither much not even little

Free Translation: But it's just neither a lot nor a little.

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Original Lyrics: No vi de donde agarrar

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Aligned Translation: I didn't see where to grab

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Original Lyrics: Y nos metimos en el coche

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Aligned Translation: And we got in the car

Free Translation: And we got into the car

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Original Lyrics: Mi amigo, tu amiga, y yo

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Aligned Translation: my friend your friend, you and I

Free Translation: My friend, your friend, you and me

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Original Lyrics: Te dije nena dame un beso

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Aligned Translation: I told you baby give me a kiss

Free Translation: I told you, "Baby, give me a kiss"

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Original Lyrics: contestaste que no

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Aligned Translation: you answers that no

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Original Lyrics: Empezamos mal y yo que creía

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Aligned Translation: we started badly and I that I believed

Free Translation: We started off on the wrong foot, and I believed.

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Original Lyrics: Que esto era un buen plan

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Aligned Translation: that this one was a fine plan

Free Translation: That this was a good plan.

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Original Lyrics: Aquella noche fue un desastre

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Aligned Translation: that night was a disaster

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Original Lyrics: No me comí un colín

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Aligned Translation: I didn' 't eat a cabbage

Free Translation: didn't make any progress)

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Original Lyrics: Estas son solo un par de estrechas

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Aligned Translation: These are just a couple of narrow

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Original Lyrics: Nos fuimos a dormir

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Aligned Translation: We went to sleep

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Original Lyrics: Pero la fuerza del destino

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Aligned Translation: But the force of fate

Free Translation: But the force of destiny

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Original Lyrics: Nos hizo repetir

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Aligned Translation: made us repeat

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Original Lyrics: Dos cines y un par de conciertos

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Aligned Translation: Two cinemas and a couple of concerts

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Original Lyrics: Y empezamos a salir

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Aligned Translation: And we started dating

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Original Lyrics: No si esa cara tan rara

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Aligned Translation: no know if that face so strange

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Original Lyrics: Un ojo aquí y un diente allá

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Aligned Translation: An eye here and a tooth there

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Original Lyrics: O el cuerpecillo de gitana

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Aligned Translation: or the little of gypsy

Free Translation: Or the little body of a gypsy girl

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Original Lyrics: Mujer a medio terminar

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Aligned Translation: woman to half finished

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Original Lyrics: Tu corazón

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Aligned Translation: your spirit

Free Translation: Your heart

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Original Lyrics: Fue lo que me acabó

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Aligned Translation: It was what finished me

Free Translation: It was what finished me off.

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Original Lyrics: De enamorar

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Aligned Translation: Of falling in love

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Original Lyrics: Y nos metimos en el coche

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Aligned Translation: And we got in the car

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Original Lyrics: Mi amigo, tu amiga, y yo

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Aligned Translation: my friend your friend, you and I

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Original Lyrics: Te dije nena dame un beso

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Aligned Translation: I told you baby give me a kiss

Free Translation: I told you, "Baby, give me a kiss"

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Original Lyrics: contestaste que no

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Aligned Translation: you answers that no

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Original Lyrics: Empezamos mal y yo que creía

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Aligned Translation: we started badly and I that I believed

Free Translation: We started off on the wrong foot, and I believed.

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Original Lyrics: Que esto era un buen plan

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Aligned Translation: that this one was a fine plan

Free Translation: That this was a good plan.

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Original Lyrics: Y desde entonces hasta ahora

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Aligned Translation: And from then until now

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Original Lyrics: El juego del amor

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Aligned Translation: the play of the

Free Translation: The game of love.

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Original Lyrics: Nos tuvo tres años jugando

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Aligned Translation: we had three year playing

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Original Lyrics: Luego nos separó

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Aligned Translation: later it separated us

Free Translation: Then it separated us

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Original Lyrics: Pero la fuerza del destino

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Aligned Translation: But the force of fate

Free Translation: But the force of destiny

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Original Lyrics: Nos hizo repetir

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Aligned Translation: made us repeat

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Original Lyrics: Que si el invierno viene frío

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Aligned Translation: That if winter comes cold

Free Translation: As if the winter comes cold

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Original Lyrics: Quiero estar junto a ti

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Aligned Translation: I want to be together to you

Free Translation: I want to be with you

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Original Lyrics: Quiero estar junto a ti

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Aligned Translation: I want to be together to you

Free Translation: I want to be with you

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Line 45
Original Lyrics: Quiero estar junto a ti

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Aligned Translation: I want to be together to you

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Original Lyrics: Quiero estar junto a ti

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Aligned Translation: I want to be together to you

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Original Lyrics: Quiero estar junto a ti

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Aligned Translation: I want to be together to you

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Review

★ Song Info ★

"La Fuerza del Destino" is a Spanish song by the renowned Spanish pop band Mecano. It was released in 1988 as part of their album of the same name. The song features a catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, which are characteristic of Mecano's style.

The lyrics of "La Fuerza del Destino" explore themes of destiny, love, and the unpredictable twists and turns that life can take.

★ Song Emotion ★

The emotion conveyed in "La Fuerza del Destino" is a mixture of nostalgia, longing, and acceptance. The song tells a story of lost love and reflects on how destiny plays a role in our lives, often leading us in unexpected directions.

This emotional depth is conveyed through the passionate vocals of Ana Torroja, the lead singer of Mecano, and the music's evocative arrangement.

★ Learning Facts for Spanish Students ★

  • "La Fuerza del Destino" is a great song for Spanish students to learn from because of its clear and articulate lyrics. Ana Torroja's enunciation makes it easier for learners to follow along and understand the words.
  • The song uses a variety of verb tenses and vocabulary related to love and destiny, making it a valuable resource for practicing Spanish language skills.
  • Studying the lyrics can help students grasp the nuances of expressing emotions in Spanish, as the song delves into themes of love and heartbreak.

★ Interesting Facts ★

  • "La Fuerza del Destino" became one of Mecano's signature songs and was a commercial success in many Spanish-speaking countries.
  • The song was covered by Mexican singer Fey in 2004, bringing a new generation of listeners to its timeless melody.
  • Mecano was known for blending pop with innovative and poetic lyrics, and this song is a prime example of their unique style.

★ Music Video Description ★

The music video for "La Fuerza del Destino" features the members of Mecano, including Ana Torroja, in various settings that complement the song's themes. It includes scenes of Ana Torroja singing emotionally, intercut with images of love, separation, and destiny. The video's visual storytelling enhances the song's emotional impact.

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Average Ratings

Most people find the song lyrics very easy to understand lyrics, lyrics sung very slowly and it has very easy to remember verbs and nouns

Most words used are in very common daily usage.RAE

La Fuerza del Destino has 180 BPM (beats per minute)

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 62 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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