Manu Chao and Laeti collaborate on ‘Tu Te Vas’ from their album ‘Viva Tu.’ The duo writes lyrics and music, blending their unique styles. The song carries a raw emotional weight, framed by Manu Chao’s signature sound and Laeti’s heartfelt delivery.
Released: September 20, 2024
Tu Te Vas
Laeti | Manu Chao • From “Viva Tu”
Tu Te Vas Lyrics Translation Laeti | Manu Chao | Viva Tu
The lyrics describe the pain of separation, comparing it to ‘driving thorns into myself.’ Laeti sings about a love that lingers even as distance grows. Lines like ‘Living without you is like living while dying’ highlight the struggle of holding on and letting go.
Vivir Sin Ti Es Vivir MuriendoLiving without you is like living while dying.
Vivir Así No Lo RecomiendoI don’t recommend living this way.
Y Así Que Así Yo Sigo InsistiendoAnd even so, I keep on insisting.
Vivir Sin Ti Es Morir QueriendoLiving without you is dying while still wanting you.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you leave,
J’reviendrai JamaisI won’t ever come back.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you leave,
J’reviendrai JamaisI won’t ever come back.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you leave.
Cantar Pa’ Ti Es Clavarme EspinasSinging for you is like driving thorns into myself.
Si Ese Dolor Se Te ContaminaIf that pain infects you,
Será Mi Voz Que Ya Desafinait’ll just be my voice singing out of tune.
Cantar Pa’ Ti Es Mi Droga RuinaSinging for you is the drug that ruins me.
Vivir Sin Ti Es Clavarme EspinasLiving without you is like driving thorns into myself.
La Moula M’apaise À PeineThe money barely soothes me.
J’reviendrai JamaisI won’t ever come back.
Partout Je Vois Ton SourireI see your smile everywhere.
J’reviendrai JamaisI won’t ever come back.
Je Dois Exaucer Mes RêvesI’ve got to make my dreams come true.
J’reviendrai JamaisI won’t ever come back.
Je Chante Ma Peine Et J’oublieI sing my sorrow and I forget,
Que J’reviendrai Jamaisthat I won’t ever come back.
Souviens-toi De NousRemember us.
Malgré Le Love J’ai Mis D’la Distance D’la DistanceDespite the love, I’ve put some distance between us.
Une Chanson Les Larmes CoulentA song plays and the tears fall.
Malgré Le Love J’ai Mis D’la Distance D’la DistanceDespite the love, I’ve put some distance between us.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you leave.
Vivir Sin Ti Es Salir CorriendoLiving without you is running away,
A Por Tu Sombra La Que Yo Me Inventochasing the shadow of you that I’ve invented.
Será Que A Ti Te Importa Un PimientoIt seems like you couldn’t care less.
Vivir Sin Ti Como Un CasamientoLiving without you feels like a heavy marriage.
Non C’n’est Pas Qu’une Question D’amourNo, it isn’t just a question of love,
Tu L’sais Très Bienyou know that very well.
Je Ferai Tout Pour T’mettre À L’abriI’ll do everything to keep you safe.
Tout Ira BienEverything will be alright.
J’veux Plus Retourner Dans Le PiègeI don’t want to go back into the trap,
Non Plus Jamaisno, not ever again.
Donne-moi Juste Una Lueur D’espoirJust give me a glimmer of hope.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you leave,
Que J’t’emmènelet me take you away.
Moi J’ai Fait De Mon Mieux Pour Te Faciliter La VieI’ve done my best to make your life easier.
À Toi De Faire Ton ChoixNow it’s up to you to make your choice.
La Moula M’apaise À PeineThe money barely takes the edge off,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Partout Je Vois Ton SourireI see your smile everywhere,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Dois Exaucer Mes RêvesI’ve got to make my dreams come true,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Chante Ma Peine Et J’oublieI sing of my sorrow and I forget,
Que J’reviendrai Jamaisthat I’m never coming back.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you go away,
Vivir Sin Ti Es Mi D#xedrinaLiving without you is like my ‘d#xedrine’,
Me Pones Más Que La C#caínayou get me higher than ‘c#caine’.
Que Te Revienta Por La LetrinaIt’s a rush that flushes you down the drain,
Vivir Sin Ti Es Clavarme Espinasand living without you is like piercing myself with thorns.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you go away,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Partout Je Vois Ton SourireI see your smile everywhere,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Dois Exaucer Mes RêvesI’ve got to make my dreams come true,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Chante Ma Peine Et J’oublieI sing of my sorrow and I forget,
Que J’reviendrai Jamaisthat I’m never coming back.
Souviens-toi De NousRemember how we were.
Malgré Le Love J’ai Mis D’la Distance D’la DistanceDespite the love, I’ve kept my distance, my distance.
Une Chanson Les Larmes CoulentA song plays and the tears start falling,
Malgré Le Love J’ai Mis D’la Distance D’la Distancedespite the love, I’ve kept my distance, my distance.
La Moula M’apaise À PeineThe money barely takes the edge off,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Partout Je Vois Ton SourireI see your smile everywhere,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Dois Exaucer Mes RêvesI’ve got to make my dreams come true,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Chante Ma Peine Et J’oublieI sing of my sorrow and I forget,
Que J’reviendrai Jamaisthat I’m never coming back.
Cuando Tú Te VasWhen you go away,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Partout Je Vois Ton SourireI see your smile everywhere,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Dois Exaucer Mes RêvesI’ve got to make my dreams come true,
J’reviendrai JamaisI’ll never come back.
Je Chante Ma Peine Et J’oublieI sing of my sorrow and I forget,
Que J’reviendrai Jamaisthat I’m never coming back.
Tu Te Vas Music Video
Looking for the ‘Tu Te Vas’ lyrics translation? It dives into the themes of heartbreak and resilience. The song is a bilingual exploration of love’s aftermath, blending Spanish and French with Manu Chao’s distinctive musical touch.