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Gracias A La Vida
Mercedes Sosa Lyrics


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Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
Me dio dos luceros que cuando los abro
Perfecto distingo lo negro del blanco
Y en el alto cielo su fondo estrellado
Y en las multitudes el hombre que yo amo

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
Me ha dado el oído que en todo su ancho
Graba noche y días
Grillos y canarios, martillos, turbinas



Ladridos, chubascos
Y la voz tan tierna de mi bien amado

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
Me ha dado el sonido y el abecedario
Con el las palabras que pienso y declaro
Madre, amigo, hermano y luz alumbrando
La ruta del alma del que estoy amando

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
Me ha dado la marcha de mis pies cansados
Con ellos anduve ciudades y charcos
Playas y desiertos, montañas y llanos
Y la casa tuya, tu calle y tu patio

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
Me dio el corazón que agita su marco
Cuando miro el fruto del cerebro humano
Cuando miro el bueno tan lejos del malo
Cuando miro el fondo de tus ojos claros

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
Me ha dado la risa y me ha dado el llanto
Así yo distingo dicha de quebranto
Los dos materiales que forman mi canto
Y el canto de ustedes que es el mismo canto
Y el canto de todos que es mi propio canto

Gracias a la vida

Overall Meaning

que me ha dado tanto is a song of gratitude that was made famous by Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa. The lyrics express thankfulness for the many gifts that life has bestowed upon the singer, including the ability to perceive the beauty of the world and the love of those closest to her. The first verse mentions the gift of sight, and the second verse mentions the gift of hearing, both of which enable the singer to fully appreciate the world around her. In the third verse, the singer reflects on the power of language, including key words that represent important people and concepts in her life. The fourth verse celebrates the gift of physical mobility, which has allowed the singer to explore new places and enjoy the comforts of home. The fifth verse speaks to the gift of emotion and the ability to discern between positive and negative experiences. Finally, the sixth verse highlights the fact that music is the ultimate expression of gratitude, uniting people across different cultures and languages in a common experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
I am grateful to life for giving me so much


Me dio dos luceros que cuando los abro Perfecto distingo lo negro del blanco
It has given me two bright stars that allow me to see and perceive the difference between black and white


Y en el alto cielo su fondo estrellado Y en las multitudes el hombre que yo amo
And when I look up to the starry sky or look out into a crowd, I see the man I love


Me ha dado el oído que en todo su ancho Graba noche y días Grillos y canarios, martillos, turbinas Ladridos, chubascos Y la voz tan tierna de mi bien amado
It has given me hearing that captures everything from the peaceful chirping of birds to the loud sounds of machines, and even the sweet voice of my beloved


Me ha dado el sonido y el abecedario Con el las palabras que pienso y declaro Madre, amigo, hermano y luz alumbrando La ruta del alma del que estoy amando
It has given me the ability to understand sounds and language, and with them, the words to express myself and describe the love and light I feel for my family, friends, and beloved


Me ha dado la marcha de mis pies cansados Con ellos anduve ciudades y charcos Playas y desiertos, montañas y llanos Y la casa tuya, tu calle y tu patio
It has given me the strength to walk through cities and cross puddles, explore beaches and deserts, climb mountains and traverse plains, and visit places that remind me of you and our home


Me dio el corazón que agita su marco Cuando miro el fruto del cerebro humano Cuando miro el bueno tan lejos del malo Cuando miro el fondo de tus ojos claros
It has given me a heart that beats wildly when I witness the incredible creations of the human mind, and see the good that always prevails over evil, and gaze into the depths of your clear eyes


Me ha dado la risa y me ha dado el llanto Así yo distingo dicha de quebranto Los dos materiales que forman mi canto Y el canto de ustedes que es el mismo canto Y el canto de todos que es mi propio canto
It has given me the ability to laugh and cry, and through these emotions, I can tell the difference between joy and sorrow, and create a song that connects me to you, to everyone, and yet, it is still a reflection of myself


Gracias a la vida
Thank you, life




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Violeta Parra Sandoval

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