Alex Campos - Pródigo Lyrics
Lyrics
Vida mía yo te extraño
Como extraño tu amor
Me aferré a los caprichos
De este necio corazón
Me alejé de ti, todo lo rompí, dinero y fama fue lo que elegí
Todo lo rompí, la vida yo fingí, aquel romance se acabó
Todo se esfumaba, hasta los que pensé que amaba, se apodera el miedo
Lloro, esto no fue lo que soñaba, yo me engañaba
Recuerdo cuando me decías ven no te vayas
Pateé la promesa de amarte no valió nada
Aunque tu amor yo he dejado, tú siempre me has amado
No me has abandonado, de vuelta me has dejado
Vida mía yo te extraño
Como extraño tu amor
Me aferré a los caprichos
De este necio corazón
Traté de escapar por miedo a qué dirías
Escondido en cuevas oscuras
Un hombre sin rumbo y sin dirección
Lleno de temor y de ataduras
Traté de hacerlo a mi manera
Rápido cogí la carretera
Y ahora no sé dónde pasar la noche
Porque todo acaba cuando no hay dinero y se acaba el bonche
Yo solo soy un pasajero de la vida
Y solo busco un bus que me lleve de vuelta a la salida
Me sentí incompleto y ya no quiero tener miedo
Así que vuelvo a ti porque para atrás no retrocedo
Vuelvo a ver el sol desde tu cielo
Perder el miedo de estar despierto
A no caer en el infierno de los que creen estar viviendo
Vida mía yo te extraño
Como extraño tu amor
Me aferré a los caprichos
De este necio corazón
En ti yo encuentro la razón
Vuelve a latir el corazón
En ti encuentro la razón
Vuelve a latir el corazón
Video
Alex Campos Ft. Villanova - PRÓDIGO (Video Lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Pródigo" by Alex Campos featuring Villanova, released on May 22, 2023, through its video lyrics, delves into a deeply personal narrative of departure, regret, and eventual return. The title itself immediately evokes the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, setting the stage for a journey away from a source of love and life, driven by self-will and youthful desires. The lyrics unfold as a confession, expressing a profound sense of missing a vital connection, lamenting a past decision fueled by a "foolish heart" that chased fleeting worldly attractions like money and fame.
The lyrical narrative vividly paints a picture of the consequences of this separation. The pursuit of external validation and material success leads not to fulfillment, but to emptiness. The protagonist admits to faking life ("la vida yo fingí") and experiencing the superficiality of relationships based on circumstance ("hasta los que pensé que amaba, se apodera el miedo"). This disillusionment culminates in a moment of stark realization and regret, acknowledging that the reality is far from the dreamed-of outcome ("esto no fue lo que soñaba").
A key turning point in the song is the remembrance of a calling to stay and the admission of having rejected a precious bond ("Pateé la promesa de amarte no valió nada"). Despite the self-inflicted distance and broken promises, the lyrics underscore a powerful truth: the consistent and unwavering nature of the love that was left behind ("Aunque tu amor yo he dejado, tú siempre me has amado," "No me has abandonado," "de vuelta me has dejado"). This mirrors the unconditional love of the father in the biblical story, who continues to love his son despite his choices.
The middle verses describe the difficult reality of being lost and directionless after leaving the source of life. Driven by fear ("Traté de escapar por miedo a qué dirías"), the protagonist sought refuge in darkness and became a "man without direction," burdened by fear and attachments. Attempts to forge an independent path ("Traté de hacerlo a mi manera") led only to uncertainty and a realization of the ephemeral nature of worldly pleasures when support systems disappear ("todo acaba cuando no hay dinero y se acaba el bonche"). This echoes the Prodigal Son's destitution after squandering his inheritance.
The song builds towards a powerful declaration of return. Recognizing himself as merely a "passenger of life" searching for a way back, the protagonist acknowledges feeling incomplete and decides to overcome fear and move forward by returning to the source of true life and belonging. The line "para atrás no retrocedo" signifies a firm commitment to this path. This decision to return is motivated by the desire to regain perspective ("Vuelvo a ver el sol desde tu cielo") and escape the illusion of living that traps others.
The final verses reinforce the theme of restoration found in returning. The profound statement "En ti yo encuentro la razón" encapsulates the core message: purpose and meaning are found in this renewed connection. The feeling of being alive, symbolized by the heart beating again ("Vuelve a latir el corazón"), signifies not just physical existence but a spiritual reawakening and a return to a state of wholeness after the fragmented journey of self-reliance. "Pródigo" serves as an inspiring anthem for anyone who has strayed, reminding them of the possibility of return and the waiting, unconditional love that offers redemption and a fresh start.