The band consists of guitarist Gloria Estrada, accordionist and requintero Jose Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana, percussionist Miguel Ramirez, drummer Hugo Vargas and lead vocalist Marisoul, whose captivating voice sings about love, loss and heartbreak. Their influences range from Miles Davis to The Beatles, Zeppelin to Janis Joplin and Mercedes Sosa to Ramon Ayala. Ther common love of music and openness to all genres led them to the concept of La Santa Cecilia in 2007 – named after the patron saint of musicians.
La Santa Cecilia’s self-titled EP was recorded at Lo-Fi Studios in San Bernardino and the legendary Westlake Recording Studios in Hollywood. Their song “Chicle” was featured on the Emmy award-winning series Weeds, the independent feature Dish, and the documentary Re-Encounters about Oaxacan artist Alejandro Santiago. Their musician also be heard on KPFK's radio programs '4 O'clock Tuesday' with Gustavo Arellano and ' Travel Tips For Aztlan' with Mark Torres. The band made an on-camera appearance on HBO's Emmy award-winning hit show Entourage; the episode also featured the songs "Chicle" and "El Farol". The band also held a two- week residence for the L.A. Philharmonic- sponsored children's show Summer Sounds, where they performed their songs and acted so as to educate the community of Los Angeles on their very own cultural treasures.
The band's music has been used in television and movies, such as on the “Weeds” television program and TV series "The Bridge" (1-8).
Strawberry Fields Forever
La Santa Cecilia Lyrics
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Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low
That is you can't you know tune in but it's
All right, that is I think it's not too bad
Always, no sometimes, think it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a 'Yes' but it's
All wrong, that is I think I disagree
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to
Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
In "Strawberry Fields Forever," La Santa Cecilia takes their audience on a psychedelic journey through the imagination of John Lennon. The song opens with a seductive invitation by the band's lead vocalist to join her down in "Strawberry Fields." This call is an allusion to a Salvation Army children's home, which was located just outside of Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool. Lennon was known to wander in the fields surrounding the home, and the song's opening line is his invitation to the listener to join him on one of these adventures.
As the song progresses, we are given a glimpse into Lennon's belief that nothing is real and that living is easy with our eyes closed. Lennon was famously interested in Eastern philosophy, specifically focusing on the study of mindfulness and meditation. These beliefs are reflected in the song's lyrics, which call on the listener to look beyond the everyday, mundane aspects of life and open themselves up to the limitless possibilities that exist within our imagination.
The line "No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low" is often interpreted as Lennon's way of saying that he doesn't feel like he belongs anywhere. He feels disconnected from the outside world and seeks out his own solitary space within the confines of his own mind. The song ultimately concludes with the line "Strawberry Fields forever," a testament to the power of the imagination and the beauty that can be found within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
I want to show you a world of imagination and wonder, a magical place that exists only in our minds - Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real
The physical world that we know and see around us is not real, it's just an illusion. The only real things are our thoughts and feelings.
And nothing to get hung about
There's no need to worry or get stressed about anything in this imaginary world, because everything is perfect and there's no danger.
Strawberry Fields forever
This world of imagination is eternal and will never fade away or disappear. It's a place we can always escape to in our minds.
Living is easy with eyes closed
If we close our eyes to the physical world and focus on our thoughts and dreams, life becomes simple and free of complications.
Misunderstanding all you see
When we only rely on our eyes to perceive the world, we often misinterpret things and get caught up in illusions and lies.
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out
Sometimes it's difficult to be ourselves and be true to our own beliefs and values, but in the end everything will work out for the best.
It doesn't matter much to me
In this imaginary world, things like success, money, and status don't matter. All that matters is the beauty and wonder around us.
No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low
I feel like I'm alone in this world of imagination, but that's okay because it exists in its own realm, high above the physical world.
That is you can't you know tune in but it's
Some people can't understand or appreciate this world of imagination and think it's crazy or nonsensical.
All right, that is I think it's not too bad
But that's okay, because I still enjoy this world of imagination and believe it's worth exploring and sharing with others.
Always, no sometimes, think it's me
Sometimes I feel like this world of imagination is a part of me, and that I can control it with my thoughts and actions.
But you know I know when it's a dream
But at the same time, I'm aware that it's not real and that it's just a product of my own mind.
I think I know I mean a 'Yes' but it's
Sometimes I think that I understand this world of imagination and that I know the answers to life's questions.
All wrong, that is I think I disagree
But then I realize that I don't really know anything for sure, and that everything I thought I knew was wrong.
Strawberry Fields forever
This world of imagination, Strawberry Fields, will always be a part of me and will never fade away. It's a place of eternal beauty and wonder.
Strawberry Fields forever
This phrase bookends the song, emphasizing the enduring nature of the world of imagination that is Strawberry Fields.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Africa Varela
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Living is easy with eyes closed,
misunderstanding all you see.
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out,
it doesn't matter much to me.
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about.
Strawberry Fields forever.
No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low.
That is you can't you know tune in but it's all right, that is I think it's not too bad.
Always, no sometimes, think it's me,
But you know I know when it's a dream.
I think I know I mean a 'Yes' but it's all wrong, that is I think I disagree.
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to
Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real
and nothing to get hung about.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Strawberry Fields forever.
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veronica santoyo
Cada que escucho esta canción me ase llorar siempre pienso en mi mama y como ella trabajo en las strawberry fields recuerdo a ver la visto quemada de la cintura porque no usaba protección del sol. Admiro a todas estas personas que llegan a trabajar en climas extremos y aun así mucha gente no tiene ningún idea de donde ni quien recoge sus frutas y verduras.
Irene Lazo
veronica santoyo 👏👏👏
Rancho La Abundancia
Dios bendiga a tu mami y su trabajo =) !!!!
Miguel Pairona
y me imagino que los agrotoxicos la minaron por otro lado.
Ale Trujillo
Vero tu mami es grandiosa
2Xcitizen
veronica santoyo y lo màs curioso que muchos no agradecen ni reconocen las friegas por mal.pago.para que ellos disfruten de frutas y verduras baratas y de alta calidad.
Antonio Gonzalez
LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! AWESOME TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES AND OUR OWN PEOPLE WORKING THEIR BUTTS OFF IN THE FIELDS. 👏👏👏 PROPS TO LA SANTA CECILIA 💕
Johanna del Busto
Makes me cry all the time, yet I love the interpretation and the message behind it...
"Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see"
robert velez
It’s a beautiful message Mexican people work hard and want a better life just like all of us !! Remember people who is doing the work you would never do so show some love ❤️ and support for the culture next time you see them .
ely
Hermoso video, se me salieron las lagrimas. Gracias a toda la gente hermosa que trabaja de sol a sol en los campos.