Por La Pequeña Venecia Lyrics in English Danny Ocean

In “Por La Pequeña Venecia,” Venezuelan singer-songwriter Danny Ocean turns a seemingly personal breakup into a powerful love-letter to his country. At first glance he is talking to a partner who “didn’t keep promises” and “divided instead of uniting,” yet every line doubles as a critique of the political turmoil that has fractured families and pushed friends to leave. By naming Venezuela with its nickname la pequeña Venecia, he invites listeners to see the nation itself as the wounded lover he begs to change.

The chorus — “Solo vete ya, please… yo te cambio la justicia por la paz” — rings out like a desperate bargain: trade conflict for calm, pride for reconciliation. Nostalgic flashes of Christmas joy, lost photos, and sunny meals evoke everything people miss when they are forced to start over abroad. Ocean’s upbeat production contrasts with the melancholy lyrics, highlighting a bittersweet hope that, if the source of the pain finally “goes away,” Venezuelans can rewind time and revive the happiness they once shared.