Afuera Lyrics in English Caifanes

Caifanes invites us on an inward journey with Afuera. The song paints a vivid contrast between the fragile, unpredictable world “outside” and the authentic, resilient self that lives “inside.” Years go by and we convince ourselves we can get up after every fall, pray our way out of trouble, or control everything around us. Suddenly, the singer warns, we realize we are alone, powerless, and exposed to the wind. The outside strips away illusions; the inside is where true identity and strength hide.

Instead of preaching, the lyrics use repetition to hammer home the idea: Afuera tú no existes, sólo adentro (Outside you do not exist, only inside). The chorus feels like a mantra, reminding listeners that external validation, possessions, and even fleeting romances can vanish without warning. What endures is the inner world we cultivate. Afuera is both a cautionary tale and an empowering call to nurture that inner space, because once the wind starts blowing, it is the only shelter we truly have.