Vivir Mi Vida Lyrics in English by Marc Anthony
Sequía translates directly to "drought", referring to a long and difficult period without water.
In this uplifting anthem, Marc Anthony uses the word metaphorically when he sings, "a veces solo una gota puede vencer la sequía" (sometimes just one drop can defeat the drought). He uses this beautifully poetic imagery to remind us that even the smallest drop of hope or joy can overcome a massive period of sadness and hardship.
Marc Anthony opens this salsa track by reflecting on his roots in New York and Puerto Rico, defining his legacy not through grand achievements, but through everyday roles: father, son, brother, and friend. From there, the whole track turns into a pure declaration of joy. Instead of letting hardship take over, he decides: "Voy a reír, voy a bailar / Vivir mi vida" ("I'm going to laugh, I'm going to dance / Live my life").
He treats tough times like natural weather, singing that "a veces llega la lluvia / Para limpiar las heridas" ("sometimes rain arrives / to clean wounds"). When he belts out "Siempre pa'lante, no mires para atrás" ("Always forward, don't look back"), he uses pa'lante—a classic everyday contraction of para adelante that means keeping your momentum going no matter what hits you. Because in the end, as he reminds us, "la vida es una" ("you only get one life").
