Santaolalla transferred his musical efforts to film soundtracks in the late 1990s, producing albums for the films Amores Perros, 21 Grams and The Motorcycle Diaries. Currently based in California where he first moved in 1978, he contributed to the instrumental music for the soundtrack to the 2005 Ang Lee film, Brokeback Mountain, from which the "A Love That Will Never Grow Old" song won the 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Santaolalla has received a 2006 Academy Award for Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score) for Brokeback Mountain. His most recent work is featured on the soundtrack for the movie Babel, which has been directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who also directed the movies Amores Perros and 21 Grams. His work for Babel was honoured as well with the Academy Award for Original Score in 2007.
In addition to his film work, Santaolalla has acted as the producer of Gaby Kerpel's Carnabailito and co-produced the Kronos Quartet's Nuevo, an album which renders homage to the rich musical heritage of Mexico. He has also been part of the resurgent neo-tango movement, as prime mover behind the Bajofondo Tango Club collective.
The Apology Song
Gustavo Santaolalla Lyrics
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Your royal blood was never meant to decorate this sand
You've suffered great injustice
So have thousands before you
I offer an apology, and one long over due
I am sorry, toro, I am sorry
Hear my song, I know I sing the truth
I reach for kindness in your heart tonight, and if you can forgive
And if you can forgive, love can truly live
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive, love can truly live
Toro, I am frightened, but I'll use my final breath,
to tell you that I'm sorry, let us end this dance of death
Two centuries of agony, that tore your heart with sand
Here and now with my amends, this senseless giving ends
I am sorry, toro, I am sorry
Hear my song, I know I sing the truth
Although we were bred to fight
I reach for kindness in your heart tonight, and if you can forgive
And if you can forgive, love can truly live
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive, love can truly live
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive
Love, love will truly live
The Apology Song by Gustavo Santaolalla featuring Diego Luna is a song about a bullfighter who shows remorse for his actions and seeks forgiveness from the bull, Toro, whom he has wronged. The lyrics express humility and a deep sense of regret for the treatment of these animals, who were never meant to be part of the bloody spectacle that has brought them so much suffering. The singer acknowledges the great injustice that these bulls have endured and extends an apology that has been long overdue.
The song describes an inner struggle between the bullfighter's nature and his wish to show kindness and compassion towards the animal he has hurt. This conflict is manifested through the lyrics, "Although we were bred to fight, I reach for kindness in your heart tonight." The torero laments over the centuries of agony that these animals have been subjected to and implores the bull to forgive him. He believes that if the bull can forgive him, love can thrive and truly live. The closing lines of the song, "And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive, love can truly live," emphasize the importance of forgiveness and highlight the possibility of a better, more compassionate world.
Overall, The Apology Song is a powerful composition that explores themes of regret, justice, and forgiveness. It encourages reflection on the treatment of animals and the need for a more empathetic and compassionate world.
Line by Line Meaning
Toro I am humble, for tonight I understand,
I apologize sincerely to you, as I recognize my past misdeeds.
Your royal blood was never meant to decorate this sand
You have suffered at the hands of humans, who brought you to this cruel arena without cause or reason.
You've suffered great injustice
You have been subjected to grave injustices and pain that should never have been inflicted upon you.
So have thousands before you
You are not the only one who has suffered in this manner, for countless others like you have been subjected to similar suffering and cruelty.
I offer an apology, and one long overdue
I apologize from the bottom of my heart, recognizing that my apology might be long overdue.
I am sorry, toro, I am sorry
I am truly sorry for the mistakes and wrongs that have been committed against you.
Hear my song, I know I sing the truth
I am speaking sincerely and honestly, and asking that you will listen to what I have to say.
Although we were bred to fight
Although we have been raised and trained to fight against each other, I choose to extend kindness and compassion to you instead.
I reach for kindness in your heart tonight, and if you can forgive
I am extending an olive branch and hoping that you will forgive me and others for the pain and suffering we have caused you.
And if you can forgive, love can truly live
If you can find it in your heart to forgive, we can put an end to this senseless violence and hatred, and embrace a future filled with love and compassion.
Toro, I am frightened, but I'll use my final breath,
Even though I am afraid, I want to speak up and speak out against the cruelty that has been inflicted upon you.
To tell you that I'm sorry, let us end this dance of death
I want to apologize, so that we can put an end to this senseless violence and suffering that has been going on for far too long.
Two centuries of agony, that tore your heart with sand
For over 200 years, you and your ancestors have been subjected to untold pain and suffering, which has been like sandpaper wearing away at your soul.
Here and now with my amends, this senseless giving ends
I want to make things right, starting here and now, so that we can bring an end to this meaningless violence and suffering.
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive
I am earnestly asking that you consider forgiving and moving forward with kindness and compassion.
Love, love will truly live
If we can find it in our hearts to forgive and to love one another, we can create a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUSTAVO SANTAOLALLA, PAUL WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hyky05
Toro I am humble, for tonight I understand,
Your royal blood was never meant to decorate this sand
You've suffered great injustice
So have thousands before you
I offer an apology, and one long over due
I am sorry, toro, I am sorry
Hear my song, I know I sing the truth
Although we were bred to fight
I reach for kindness in your heart tonight, and if you can forgive
And if you can forgive, love can truly live
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive, love can truly live
Toro, I am frightened, but I'll use my final breath,
to tell you that I'm sorry, let us end this dance of death
Two centuries of agony, that tore your heart with sand
Here and now with my amends, this senseless giving ends
I am sorry, toro, I am sorry
Hear my song, I know I sing the truth
Although we were bred to fight
I reach for kindness in your heart tonight, and if you can forgive
And if you can forgive, love can truly live
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive, love can truly live
And if you can forgive, and if you can forgive
Love, love will truly live
@gachi1297
My translation in Spanish, I tried to keep the amount of syllables the same so that it could be sung 🇲🇽🇺🇸💜
“Canto lamentoso”
Toro, me disculpo
Que le he lastimado,
Que su sangre nunca debió
Teñir mis espadas
No hemos sido justo,
Y nos hemos de cambiar
Le ruego hoy tener piedad
Pues me arrepiento
Lo lamento
Toro, lo lamento
Aquí estoy,
Cantando con amor
Aunque solemos luchar,
Debemos cambiar
Los modos de ser
Y si me perdona,
Y si me perdona,
Amor vencerá,
Y si me perdona,
Y si me perdona,
Amor vencerá
Toro, tengo miedo,
Pero seré honesto
Enfrentaré los daños
Es inútil prolongar
200 años de dolor
Hemos provocado
De hoy y adelante,
No habrán matanzas
Lo lamento
Toro, lo lamento
Aquí estoy,
Cantando con amor
Aunque solemos luchar,
Debemos cambiar
Los modos de ser
Y si me perdona,
Y si me perdona,
Amor vencerá,
Y si me perdona,
Y si me perdona,
Amor vencerá
Y si me perdona,
Y si me perdona,
Amor-
Amor vencerá
@giselyclarke4446
Toro, I am humble
For tonight I understand
your royal blood was never meant
To decorate this sand
you suffered great injustice
so have thousands before you
I offer an apology
and one long overdue
I
am sorry
toro I am sorry
hear my songs
I know I sing the truth
Although we were bred to fight
I reach for kindness in your heart tonight
and if you can forgive
and if you can forgive
love can truly live
and if you can forgive
and if you can forgive
love can truly live................
toro, I am frightened
but I'll use my final breath
to tell you that I'm sorry
let us end this dance of death
two centuries of agony
that to your heart we sent
here are now with my amends
the senseless killing ends
I am sorry
toro I am sorry
hear my song
I know I sing the truth
Although we were bread to fight
I reach for kindness in my heart tonight
and if you can forgive
and if you can forgive
love can truly live
and if you can forgive
and if you can forgive
love can truly live
and if you can forgive
and if you can forgive
love
love will truly live
@GarretTheHedeghog
this song alone should've won this movie an oscar
@432demoncat5
Red Velociraptor it should've had a ocaser awards
@fairy5484
The oscars are crap, they only let stuff win thats mostly shown in hollywood and that children like more because they think animation is only meant for children
@thehedges100
Red Velociraptor true
@raspberrycrowns9494
Who won that year?
@deeshyeet6847
@@raspberrycrowns9494 Frozen :| I mean don't get me wrong I love Disney and the movie had good morals but Book Of Life I just adored like 10X more
@cornguy1837
He is doing what a sanchez has never done before...apologizing
@andyanimate6737
omg😱you are a genius
@julaihafitria1443
@@andyanimate6737 nppe
@flojay8296
I say this 2 days ago and my god it was amazing the scene were this played was excellent