1. La Esp… Read Full Bio ↴There are seven Esperanzas being referred to on this page.
1. La Esperanza (the name is Spanish for "the hope") Mixing flamenco-styled guitars with contemporary dance rhythms, La Esperanza was led by songwriter, producer and session ace Carlos Villaloba, who assembled guitarist Andre Barboza, keyboardist Randy Wheeler and drummer Danny Cruces to record the group's self-titled 1998 debut LP. Esperanza II appeared three years later.
2. Esperanza was a hardcore punk band from the Los Angeles area between 2001 and 2002. Their sound bears the influenced of bands like the Faith, Articles of Faith and No for an Answer (one song even resembles Inside Out). Esperanza appeared on a number of great compilations during their short existence, including Barbaric Thrash Demolition vol. 2 and Histeria. Their only release besides compliation tracks was a well-reviewed demo that made its way into many hands. They played shows with Total Fury, Lifes Halt, The Oath, Real Shit, What Happens Next?, Tragedy, Youth Riot, Scholastic Deth and Ruination. Members later went on to play in Mugre, Please Inform the Captain This is a Hijack, and Descerados.
3. Esperanza is a Hardcore/Industrial band from Córdoba, Argentina.
4. Esperanza are a ska band from Glasgow, Scotland, and can be found on the page Esperanza (ska).
5. Esperanza is a rock band from Nice, France, they released an album L'Enfant de Personne in 2004. Some live videos of them can be found there.
6. Electronica artist Rune Michaelson, who released a self-titled album on Norway's Jester Records in 1998.
7. Esperanza is a punk rock band from the Philippines.
Body & Soul
Esperanza Lyrics
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Por ti suspiro carino por ti solo
Porque no has visto
Soy para ti cuerpo y alma
Mis dias pasan con tristeza
Y me pregunto porque me haces esto
En serio te digo
Es tan dificil de creer
No puedo imaginar
Que tu rechaces mi amor
Acaso pretendes
Que pareces al final
Si al menos tuviera un chance mas
Mi vida esta haciendo pedazos
Tu sabes soy tuya
Ooh tomarme
Felizmente me rindo
Yo para ti cuerpo y alma
Es tan dificil de creer
No puedo imaginar
Que tu rechaces mi amor
Acaso pretendes
Pareces al final
Si al menos tuviera un chance mas
Mi vida esta haciendo pedazos
Tu sabes soy tuya
Puedes tomarme
Felizmente me rindo
Yo para ti cuerpo y alma
Soy para ti cuerpo y alma
Soy para ti cuerpo y alma
Cuerpo y alma
Cuerpo y
alma
In "Body & Soul", Esperanza is pouring out her heart towards a person she loves deeply. She shares her sadness and vulnerability, expressing the pain she feels because this person has not reciprocated her feelings. Her heart is sad and alone, and she yearns for the attention and affection of this person. She declares that no one else can have her body and soul, as they belong solely to this person. Esperanza's days are filled with sadness and confusion, and she wonders why this person would reject her love. She expresses her willingness to give herself entirely to this person in body and soul, even if it means breaking herself apart, because of how much they mean to her.
The lyrics paint a picture of heartbreak, of a person who has given their all to someone they love but is not receiving the same love in return. Esperanza's passionate delivery and the yearning in her voice perfectly convey the emotions she is experiencing. The lyrics also showcase her vulnerability and willingness to be open with her feelings, giving listeners a glimpse into her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi corazon esta triste y solo
My heart is sad and lonely without you
Por ti suspiro carino por ti solo
I long for affection from you and only you
Porque no has visto
Why can't you see
Soy para ti cuerpo y alma
I am yours completely, body and soul
Mis dias pasan con tristeza
My days go by with sadness
Y me pregunto porque me haces esto
And I question why you're doing this to me
En serio te digo
I'm serious when I say
Soy para ti cuerpo y alma
I am yours completely, body and soul
Es tan dificil de creer
It's so hard to believe
No puedo imaginar
I can't imagine
Que tu rechaces mi amor
That you're rejecting my love
Acaso pretendes
Are you pretending
Que pareces al final
That you seem to be at the end
Si al menos tuviera un chance mas
If only I had one more chance
Mi vida esta haciendo pedazos
My life is falling apart
Tu sabes soy tuya
You know I'm yours
Ooh tomarme
Oh, take me
Felizmente me rindo
Happily, I surrender
Yo para ti cuerpo y alma
I am yours completely, body and soul
Soy para ti cuerpo y alma
I am yours completely, body and soul
Cuerpo y alma
Body and soul
Cuerpo y alma
Body and soul
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, FRANK EYTON, JOHN GREEN, ROBERT SOUR
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@nancydrew5
Taking this song in 5/4 is awesome! Singing it in the original key, amazing, she took this song to a whole other level in the way that Coleman Hawkins did when he recorded it. Thanks Esperanza for breathing new life into this wonderful jazz standard. usted es mi corazón
@stevenmontecucco9254
I've had the opportunity to play with Esperanza a few times in the last couple of years, and all I can say is that she is phenomenal. You should have heard her scat on Ray Charles' arrangement of "Oh what a beautiful morning." Anyways, the piano player is Leo Genovese. Glad to be of help
@JoyHarrison
What instrument do you play with her? I absolutely love her music!
@1000kdg
The pianist is great too. Esperanza is out of this world.
@diltonandrade9550
Very, very, very good. She sings in English, Spanish and in my language, Portuguese from Brazil.
Esperanza é sensacional. Voz suave, além de ser excelente instrumentista.
Amazing!
@winifredogilvie4179
Dilton Andrade,
She have a relaxing gift.
@stephanieb663
Well, Progressive Jazz maybe?
@RCAvhstape
Her physical beauty is only the cherry on top of her gigantic cake of talent.
@fourtune55
Helium Road
@AlisonWild
Well spoken.