LEARN LYRICS

SONG MEANING

Imagine standing at the edge of a train platform, suitcase in hand, heart in pieces. Camila’s emotive ballad De Qué Me Sirve La Vida paints exactly that picture: a lover who must embark on a journey into the unknown after a painful goodbye. The lyrics capture the raw moment when pleading fails, fate is blamed, and the only option left is to walk away even while love still burns. Each line is a snapshot of heartbreak, from the desperate “no me abandones” to the realization that another road must be chosen.

Yet the song is more than a farewell; it is an existential cry. The chorus asks again and again, “¿De qué me sirve la vida?”—what good is life without you? Memories keep him breathing, but they are not enough to truly live. Hope is said to die last, yet in losing his partner he feels that even hope has vanished. Through soaring vocals and poignant words, Camila urges listeners to feel the weight of lost love and the search for meaning that follows, making this track a powerful anthem for anyone who has questioned their purpose after a breakup.

ARTIST BIO

Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao, known professionally as Camila Cabello, is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter who first rose to fame as a member of the hit girl group Fifth Harmony. Born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Mexico City, Camila proudly embraces her Cuban-Mexican heritage, which deeply influences her music style blending pop and Latin sounds.

After leaving Fifth Harmony in 2016, Camila launched a highly successful solo career with her debut album Camila in 2018, featuring the global hit "Havana." She has since released multiple chart-topping albums and singles, earning accolades including Latin Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. Camila’s heartfelt lyrics and vibrant performances continue to captivate fans worldwide, making her one of the defining voices of her generation.

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