Cancion Mixteca
David Lindley; Harry Dean Stanton; Jim Dickinson; Nastassja Kinski; Ry Coode Lyrics

The Cancion Mixteca is a Mexican folk song that has been covered by various artists over the years. The song starts with the line "Que lejos estoy del suelo donde he nacido" which translates to "How far I am from the land where I was born." The lyrics express a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the homeland of the singer, who is far away from it. The singer feels lost and alone without the love and light of their home. The line "Quisiera llorar, quisiera morir de sentimiento" translates to "I want to cry, I want to die of feeling."

This song has been covered by various artists, including Ry Cooder, who performed it on the soundtrack of the movie Paris, Texas. The song was also popularized by Harry Dean Stanton, who sang it in the same movie. Nastassja Kinski, who starred in the film, also sings a version of the song. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Linda Ronstadt and Los Lobos.

Cancion Mixteca is an important song in Mexican culture because it expresses the deep love and attachment that people have for their homeland. The song is a reminder of the strong bonds that connect people to their roots and the places where they were born. It is a symbol of the resilience and strength of the Mexican people who have made their homes in cities and countries all over the world.