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Ritual
Catupecu Machu Lyrics
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Y mira que se que está bien y está mal
Tiro esa pared que me tapa la vista
Voy por donde hay huella
Y también donde no hay
Se que la altura es mejor
Para ver lo que lejos está
Vayan y suban los ojos
Hasta donde se pueda y más.
The lyrics to Catupecu Machu's song Ritual speak to breaking down barriers in order to better see and experience the world around us. The first line, "Y mira que se lo de la risa" (And look at what laughter gives), suggests that the singer understands the value of finding joy and amusement in life. However, they also acknowledge that there are both positive and negative aspects to the world, as evidenced by "Y mira que se que está bien y está mal" (And I see what's right and wrong).
The next line, "Tiro esa pared que me tapa la vista" (I throw that wall that covers my sight), indicates that the singer intends to break down any barriers that prevent them from fully experiencing the world. They go on to say that they will go wherever the path takes them, even if there are no footprints to follow. The use of the word "altura" (height) suggests that gaining perspective from a distance can be beneficial, as the singer notes that "la altura es mejor para ver lo que lejos está" (height is better to see what is far away).
The chorus encourages others to also look up and let the fire within them rise as high as possible, thus leading to a greater understanding and appreciation of the world. Overall, the lyrics to Ritual urge listeners to break down societal barriers and seize opportunities to fully experience life.
Line by Line Meaning
Y mira que se lo de la risa
I know the secret of laughter
Y mira que se que está bien y está mal
I know what's right and wrong
Tiro esa pared que me tapa la vista
I'm breaking down the wall blocking my vision
Voy por donde hay huella
I'm following the path already taken
Y también donde no hay
And creating my own path where none exists
Se que la altura es mejor
I know that being above is better
Para ver lo que lejos está
To see what's far away
Vayan y suban los ojos
Go and raise your eyes
Y que suba el fuego
Let the fire rise
Hasta donde se pueda y más
As high as it can go and beyond
Contributed by Julian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.