Dakota
Carlos Mendez Lyrics
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Y tu eso lo debes de saber
Ya partieron y alzaron vuelo al menos el dakota esta a tus pies
Existe un cielo lleno de luces
La sinfonía del cemento
Que se sientan los lamentos de un pueblo que llora
Mi amigo que caminaba vio realmente que paso
Es mejor no decir nada un whisky porfavor
Se abrirán las palabras de algún genio tan humano como tu y como yo
Creceras en el suelo como un árbol que esta por renacer!
Se abrirán las canciones que golpean al humano tan adentro!
In Carlos Mendez's song Dakota, the lyrics talk about the desire for a home in heaven and the knowledge that everyone has of it. The Dakota is mentioned as it seems to be at the singer's feet after others have left and taken flight. There is description of a sky full of lights which seems to be the symphony of the cement representing the sadness of a people who are in mourning. A friend who walked by saw what happened, but it is better not to say anything and instead have a whiskey. It is said that suddenly the world becomes illusory, psychedelic, absurd and hits us with the truth.
The lyrics then talk about how the words of some genius, who is just as human as us, will be opened and how we will grow on the ground like a tree that is reborn. The songs that hit humans deep inside us will then open up. The song is a beautiful composition that talks about the human desire for a better world, the suffering that we all go through and the hope for a better future. The lyrics are deep, and the music complements it perfectly creating a piece that everyone can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Todos quieren una casa es el casa en el cielo
Everyone wants a home; a place to belong and feel safe. Some believe that heaven is that ultimate home.
Y tu eso lo debes de saber
And you must know that.
Ya partieron y alzaron vuelo al menos el dakota esta a tus pies
Our loved ones may have departed from this earth, but their memories remain close to us, and we find comfort knowing they are in a better place. Even the plane that took them away is still here on this ground, reminding us of their journey.
Existe un cielo lleno de luces
There is a sky filled with bright lights, symbolizing hope, faith, and the afterlife.
La sinfonía del cemento
The noise and chaos of the city, where people hustle and bustle, creating a mix of sounds that merge into a symphony.
Que se sientan los lamentos de un pueblo que llora
Amidst the urban noises are the cries and sorrows of the people who suffer in silence.
Mi amigo que caminaba vio realmente que paso
My friend, who walked that path, witnessed what happened and understands the truth of the situation.
Es mejor no decir nada un whisky porfavor
Sometimes, it's best not to speak and instead drink a whiskey to numb the pain or to ease the awkward silence.
Y derrepente todo ilusorio tan sicotropico y absurdo que golpea este mundo y nos dice la verdad
Suddenly, everything seems surreal, psychedelic, and absurd, but it is in these moments that the truth is revealed to us.
Se abrirán las palabras de algún genio tan humano como tu y como yo
One day, the words of a genius, just as human as you and me, will inspire and enlighten us.
Creceras en el suelo como un árbol que esta por renacer!
Like a tree that is about to bloom again, you will grow and find strength, resilience, and new beginnings from the ground up.
Se abrirán las canciones que golpean al humano tan adentro!
The songs that strike a chord deep within us will come to light and resonate with our human experiences.
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.