Luciérnagas Lyrics (English Translation) – Milo j, Silvio Rodríguez

Luciérnagas (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Milo j]
The singer is reaching out, hoping the other person might notice them, but realizes that the brightness and warmth they once shared are gone. They reflect on how people often try to go back to moments when they were happy, forgetting that real life is in the present. It’s about longing, loss, and the struggle to stay in the now instead of living in memories.

[Chorus: Silvio Rodríguez & Milo j]
The fireflies represent the light and joy that once lived inside the person they miss. Watching them dance is like feeling a part of that person still exists. Seeing their face brings a sense of renewal, but also sadness because they are gone. Instead of just seeing a lifeless body, the singer envisions a bright, spiritual presence disappearing, emphasizing love beyond death.

[Bridge: Silvio Rodríguez]
This is about leaving behind the world physically but staying in memory, fading away while still being remembered.

[Verse: Milo j]
The singer feels fragile and scared of forgetting the other person. Memories of their emotions and moments together overwhelm them at night. There’s deep grief, like life itself mourns the loss of someone precious, described as a beautiful flower taken from the world, leaving a feeling of emptiness and longing.

[Chorus: Milo j]
The fireflies symbolize the love and memories that remain alive inside the other person. Their voice and presence feel eternal, and looking at their face brings both rebirth and sorrow. Even though the person is gone, the singer doesn’t focus on the physical death but sees a shining essence, a light that lingers and continues to inspire them emotionally.

[Verse 2: Silvio Rodríguez]
The singer reflects on how people only truly value time once it’s gone. They cherish every moment spent with the person, remembering their presence and the lasting impression left behind. Even in absence, the person’s essence feels faithful and impactful, like a puzzle of emotions that stays with the singer, blending love, memory, and reflection.

[Outro: Milo j, Milo j & Silvio Rodríguez]
The singer repeats the intense feeling of missing the person constantly. They dream, think, and see the person in their mind, showing that grief and longing are persistent and inescapable. Even while trying to move on or “leave,” the memories and emotional connection remain alive. The repetition emphasizes how consuming the absence feels, yet also how love and memory keep the person alive inside the singer. It’s a mix of sorrow, remembrance, and the unending desire to feel close to someone who is no longer physically present, showing that emotional bonds outlast life itself.