Puebla Lyrics in English by Alvaro Soler
Mariposas is the Spanish word for 'butterflies.' It's a beautiful word that evokes a sense of wonder and simple joy.
In the song, Alvaro Soler sings, "Te voy a enseñar... Cómo cazar mariposas" (I'm going to teach you... How to chase butterflies). This isn't about literal hunting; it's a poetic metaphor for pursuing life's simple, beautiful moments and finding happiness in them. It's a key part of the song's carefree and optimistic message.
Spanish singer Alvaro Soler brings a burst of pure, joyful street energy with "Puebla". The story starts with a funny, awkward moment: he spots someone walking down the street, freezes up, and has no idea what to say. So what does he do? He admits, "Sin saber qué decir / Yo me puse a bailar" ("Without knowing what to say, I started dancing"). He even apologizes right after, confessing "Soy de pocas palabras" ("I'm a person of few words"). Instead of smooth pick-up lines, he offers to share a simpler, brighter way of being: "cómo vivir con poca cosa" ("how to live with little") and "cómo cazar mariposas" ("how to catch butterflies"), promising to cover everything in a sea of colors.
The real heart of the track is the irresistible street dance inspired by Puebla, Mexico. Alvaro watches the crowd take over and repeats the infectious hook: "En Puebla bailan así / Se pierden en el momento" ("In Puebla they dance like this, they lose themselves in the moment"). It genuinely bothers him that anyone could stay still, singing "Me entristece saber / Hay gente que no baila" ("It saddens me to know there are people who don't dance"). By the end, with clapping hands, rhythm, and singing, the track turns into medicine: "Con el ritmo y la voz / Olvidamos el dolor" ("With the rhythm and the voice, we forget the pain"). Put your worries aside, follow the beat, and jump into the crowd!
