"La Historia De Juan" by Juanes tells the poignant tale of a boy named Juan who grew up unloved and neglected on the streets, seeking love and acceptance under the sun. Abandoned by his mother, mistreated by his father, and left to fend for himself in the alleys, Juan's only solace was in his faith in God. Despite his yearning for love, honor, and forgiveness, the world turned a blind eye to his pleas, leading to a tragic end where his pain and fear consumed him. Through the lyrics, Juanes conveys Juan's desire to play, dream, and love, only to be forgotten and left to suffer in silence. The song serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy in a world that often overlooks those in need.
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This is the story of Juan
The boy that nobody loved
Who grew up on the streets
Looking for love under the sun
His mother abandoned him
His father mistreated him
His home was an alley
His bed a cardboard
His friend God
Juan asked for love
And the world denied it to him
Juan asked for honor
And the world gave him dishonor
Juan asked for forgiveness
And the world hurt him
Juan asked and asked
And the world never listened to him
He just wanted to play
He just wanted to dream
He just wanted to love
But the world forgot him
He just wanted to fly
He just wanted to sing
He just wanted to love
But the world forgot him
His pain was so strong
That one day it took him
His pain was so strong
That his heart went out
His fear was so strong
That one day he just cried
His fear was so strong
That one day his light went out
He just wanted to play
He just wanted to dream
He just wanted to love
But the world forgot him
He just wanted to fly
He just wanted to sing
He just wanted to love
But the world forgot him
He just wanted to play
He just wanted to dream
He just wanted to love
But the world forgot him
He just wanted to fly
He just wanted to sing
He just wanted to love
But the world forgot him
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