Todo Termina Lyrics (English Translation) – Ricardo Arjona

Todo Termina (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This verse describes moments of loneliness, disappointment, and betrayal. It talks about being by yourself on a Sunday, dealing with frustration and resentment, and feeling disconnected, even during intimate moments. It highlights how relationships and situations, whether good or bad, don’t last forever—everything eventually fades.

[Verse 2]
Here, the song touches on shallow or fleeting experiences—quick, careless encounters like boasting about casual s*x, shallow romantic moments, or jumping over obstacles. These actions might seem significant at the time, but they’re temporary and unfulfilling, reflecting the emptiness that can come with some of life’s choices. Everything, no matter how intense, ends.

[Chorus]
In this part, the song speaks about life’s challenges, like divisions between people (symbolized by Ecuador), love that brings both joy and pain, and the pride we carry with us. It also touches on the inevitability of making enemies and facing life’s bittersweet moments. It emphasizes how all these things eventually come to an end.

[Verse 3]
This verse describes everyday struggles, like trying to solve problems (symbolized by an equation) or dealing with personal issues (such as blackmail or a missing button). It also paints a picture of both shame and love in unexpected places. These contrasting moments are all part of life, but they’re ultimately fleeting—everything ends.

[Verse 4]
Here, the song expresses how we often turn to things for comfort, like music or religion, to get through difficult times. We dream of greatness, but sometimes it feels distant, like a paper airplane or a simple object. These small things may comfort us for a while, but they too fade as time moves on—everything ends.

[Chorus]
In this repetition of the chorus, the song speaks about fleeting moments in life, like a condom in a wallet that never gets used, passing nostalgia, and the many attempts at self-improvement (such as starting diets). It reminds us that, no matter how many fresh starts we have, everything will eventually end.

[Verse 5]
This verse touches on the cyclical nature of life, where we face challenges (climbing mountains) and achieve things (trophies), but these too are temporary. It also talks about making excuses for our mistakes, and how we can end up with an empty, hollow heart, underscoring the idea that nothing lasts forever.

[Verse 6]
This verse speaks to the inevitable changes in life, like saying goodbye to those who leave and adjusting to new people who come. It highlights the uncertainties we face, balancing what we know with what’s uncertain. It also refers to the small, everyday details of life, all of which come and go, reinforcing that everything has an end.

[Chorus]
In this final chorus, the song highlights internal contradictions, like having a double personality, feeling lonely even when surrounded by people, and holding onto truths that seem empty or counterfeit. The mention of a cheap brand-name watch symbolizes the disconnection between appearance and reality. Again, everything, including these personal struggles, eventually ends.

[Outro]
The outro reflects on the fleeting nature of life itself. It acknowledges that we have a whole life to live, but often waste time with excuses. It serves as a reminder that life is finite, and we must remember that death is inevitable, emphasizing that wasting time has consequences—everything eventually ends.