Latin pop · TWOLODY ORIGINALS
The Red Light at the Salsa Crossing
“The Red Light at the Salsa Crossing” brings together English and Spanish. Its musical genre is Latin pop.
Lyrics & translation ↓
English ↔ Spanish
About this song
The first paired lines are “Red light stops the world.” and “La luz roja detiene el mundo.”. Read the complete lyrics in both languages below, then follow the same phrases in the player.
Two strangers stuck at a crossing invent a salsa step before the light changes. Latin pop, 104 BPM, nylon guitar, syncopated drums, warm male lead, rising romantic chorus
Learn with this song
Listen to each line and compare its translation. Use Twin to switch to the same phrase in the other language; use Echo to recall its meaning before revealing the translation.
Two languages. One melody.
Lyrics & translation
Verse
Red light stops the world.
La luz roja detiene el mundo.
Standing by your side.
Parado a tu lado.
Tapping on the curb.
Marcando el ritmo en el bordillo.
The pavement starts to swing.
El asfalto empieza a oscilar.
Chorus
Crosswalk salsa on the line.
Salsa en el paso peatonal.
One two step, we shine.
Uno dos, brillo total.
Crosswalk salsa on the line.
Salsa en el paso peatonal.
One two step, we shine.
Uno dos, brillo total.
Verse
Left foot, spin around.
Pie izquierdo, vuelta ya.
I don't know your name.
Tu nombre no lo sé.
Strangers in a groove.
Desconocidos con el son.
Small talk in the shoes.
Charla en los pies.
Chorus
Crosswalk salsa on the line.
Salsa en el paso peatonal.
One two step, we shine.
Uno dos, brillo total.
Crosswalk salsa on the line.
Salsa en el paso peatonal.
One two step, we shine.
Uno dos, brillo total.
Bridge
Green light, time to go.
Luz verde, hora de ir.
Walk away, just smile.
Camina, solo sonríe.
A moment shared in blue.
Un momento compartido entre tonos azules.
New dance, old street.
Baile nuevo, calle vieja.
Chorus
Crosswalk salsa on the line.
Salsa en el paso peatonal.
One two step, we shine.
Uno dos, brillo total.
Crosswalk salsa on the line.
Salsa en el paso peatonal.
One two step, we shine.
Uno dos, brillo total.
