Introduction
“Cibeles” is a heartfelt tribute by Sergio Ramos to Madrid’s Cibeles Square and Real Madrid. Named after the iconic square that symbolizes the club, the song captures Ramos’ deep emotional connection to Real Madrid and his complex feelings about leaving the club in 2021. The song features a lively Latin-influenced pop style, blending modern pop elements with the passion and energy of Latin music. Its catchy melody and rhythmic beat make it an engaging listen.
Translation
| Original | Translation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hay cosas que no te dije | 1 | There are things I didn’t tell you. |
| 2 | Que todavía me duelen | 2 | They still hurt me |
| 3 | Yo nunca quise irme | 3 | I never wanted to leave |
| 4 | Tú me pediste que vuele | 4 | You asked me to fly |
| 5 | Uohohoh | 5 | Uohohoh |
| 6 | Tú me pediste que vuele | 6 | You asked me to fly |
| 7 | Uohohoh | 7 | Uohohoh |
| 8 | Tú me pediste | 8 | You asked me |
| 9 | Yo mataba por ti | 9 | I killed for you |
| 10 | Te amé y te defendí | 10 | I loved you and defended you |
| 11 | Pero no estaba en mí | 11 | But it wasn’t in me |
| 12 | Tú me pediste que vuele | 12 | You asked me to fly |
| 13 | De gala me vestí | 13 | Gala Dress Up |
| 14 | Sangre y sudor te di | 14 | Blood and sweat until |
| 15 | Te disfruté y te sufrí | 15 | I enjoyed you and I suffered |
| 16 | Espero que te vaya bien | 16 | I hope you’re doing well. |
| 17 | Aunque sin ti me siento mal | 17 | Although without you I feel bad |
| 18 | Menos mal que yo me marché | 18 | Less bad than I left |
| 19 | Porque no me trataste igual | 19 | Because you didn’t treat me the same |
| 20 | Tú me amaste y yo te amé | 20 | You kissed me and I loved you |
| 21 | Pero siempre alguien da más | 21 | Someone always gives more |
| 22 | Todo fue como lo soñé | 22 | Everything was as I dreamed |
| 23 | Hasta que tocó despertar | 23 | Until she woke up |
| 24 | Te puse corona | 24 | I put a crown on you |
| 25 | Tú me pusiste alas | 25 | You gave me wings |
| 26 | No sabía que eran solo para que me alejaras | 26 | I didn’t know they were just to keep you away from me |
| 27 | Y te miro ahora | 27 | And I look at you now |
| 28 | Sigues igual de bella | 28 | You’re just as beautiful |
| 29 | Que nadie es imprescindible la vida te enseña | 29 | That no one is essential life teaches you |
| 30 | Un partido dura 90 | 30 | A match is 90 |
| 31 | Y te di 90 y tres más de la cuenta | 31 | And I give you 90 and three more of the bill |
| 32 | Nunca me cansé de intentar | 32 | I never tired of trying |
| 33 | Esta historia fue una leyenda | 33 | This story was a legend |
| 34 | Prefiero morir de pie, que vivir arrodillado | 34 | I would rather die standing than live on my knees. |
| 35 | Daré el corazón, aunque me lo devuelvan dañado | 35 | I will give my heart, even if it is returned damaged |
| 36 | Espero que te vaya bien | 36 | I hope you’re doing well. |
| 37 | Aunque sin ti me siento mal | 37 | Although without you I feel bad |
| 38 | Menos mal que yo me marché | 38 | Less bad than I left |
| 39 | Porque no me trataste igual | 39 | Because you didn’t treat me the same |
| 40 | Tú me amaste y yo te amé | 40 | You kissed me and I loved you |
| 41 | Pero siempre alguien da más | 41 | Someone always gives more |
| 42 | Todo fue como lo soñé | 42 | Everything was as I dreamed |
| 43 | Hasta que tocó despertar | 43 | Until she woke up |
| 44 | Te olvidaste de mí | 44 | You forgot about me |
| 45 | Me dejaste de lado | 45 | You left me alone |
| 46 | Sin poder decidir | 46 | Unable to decide |
| 47 | Eso es lo que más me duele | 47 | That’s what hurts me the most |
| 48 | Y aunque todo fue así | 48 | And though everything was so |
| 49 | Volvería encantado | 49 | I would be happy to return |
| 50 | Una vez hasta 1.000 | 50 | Once up to 1,000 |
| 51 | Tú lo sabes, Cibeles | 51 | You know that, Cibeles. |
Meaning
The lyrics express Sergio Ramos’ emotional journey with Real Madrid. He speaks of unspoken regrets and the pain of leaving the club, despite his deep love and dedication. He reflects on the club’s request for him to move on and his own sacrifices, including his hard work and passion. The lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and the realization that no one is indispensable. Ramos also emphasizes his resilience and willingness to keep giving his all, even if it means getting hurt. The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and a nod to his enduring love for the club, symbolized by Cibeles.