Sueño Americano
Mario Domm Lyrics


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Tres días, caminando a cielo abierto
A 120 grades el desierto
Latinos, en aparadores
Un hobby para francotiradores
La luz pinta en la sombra, California
Con sangre de hispano buscando
El sueño americano
El agua es oro en este viaje
Y la esperanza mi único equipaje
Mis piernas tiemblan del cansancio
Y el alma por la gente que he dejado
Sé que este es un camino sin regreso
Si es que me alcanza vida lo atravieso

Virgencita milagrosa
La sierra oscura siempre es peligrosa
Enciéndeme el camino con estrellas
Que esta la migra tras mis huellas
Tumbas sin nombres
Cuerpos que caen
Que son muy pocos los que llegan
Y muchos los que salen
No somos nadie en este suelo
Ya han muerto tantos ángeles que Dios está en duelo

Seis años, viviendo de este lado
Aquí me llaman indocumentado
Trabajo 18 horas al día
Luchando por traer a mi familia
Aún pido cada noche de rodillas
Que el sueño no termine en pesadilla

Virgencita milagrosa
Mi madre ha muerto y no he visto a mi esposa
Amar de lejos es tan duro
Y aquí nos quieren levantar un muro
Preso del norte
El aire pesa
Sin visa el pasaporte es cruzar a la tristeza
Quiero ser alguien en este suelo
Y ya he perdido tanto que ya no le tengo miedo al miedo

Diez años se han cumplido
Los míos finalmente están conmigo
Al llanto, le crecieron flores
Mis hijos son llamados soñadores
Mirando bien no estamos tan lejanos
Detrás se la frontera también
Somos humanos

Si no despertamos
Si no reaccionamos




Todos tendremos
Sangre en las manos

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mario Domm's song "Sueño Americano" depict the journey and struggles of Latinx immigrants pursuing the American dream. In the first verse, it describes walking through the open sky desert at 120 degrees, being put on display as Latinos, viewed as a hobby for snipers. The reference to California as a place where light paints in the shadow with the blood of Hispanics searching for the American dream highlights the sacrifices and dangers faced by immigrants.


The second verse mentions the value of water and hope as precious commodities during the journey, with tired legs and a soul burdened by the people left behind. It acknowledges that this is an irreversible path, and if life allows, they will go through it. The plea to the miraculous Virgin Mary reflects the religious faith often held by immigrants, seeking protection and guidance. The dark mountains are seen as dangerous, and the hope is for the stars to guide them, as the immigration authorities (la migra) are on their trail. The lyrics also address the unknown graves and bodies that fall, emphasizing the high risks and casualties faced by those attempting to cross the border.


In the third verse, the song reflects on the experience of living for six years as an undocumented immigrant. Being labeled as such and working long hours, the singer struggles to bring their family to the new country. They continue to pray for the dream to not turn into a nightmare. The loss of the singer's mother and separation from their wife adds emotional weight to the situation. The mention of a wall being built reflects the political climate and policies that aim to restrict immigration. The weight of being "imprisoned in the north" without proper documentation is emphasized, as the passport becomes a sad gateway to sadness. Despite the challenges, there is a desire to become someone in this land and no longer fear fear itself, having already lost so much.


The final verse reveals the passage of ten years and the reunion of the singer with their family. The tears have given way to flowers, and the children are now called dreamers, referencing the term used for undocumented immigrants who arrived as children. The realization that they are not as distant as they seem, as there are also people behind the border facing similar struggles and dreams, conveys a sense of unity and shared humanity. The song concludes with a plea for awakening and action, warning that if we don't, we will all have blood on our hands.


Line by Line Meaning

Tres días, caminando a cielo abierto
For three days, walking in the open sky


A 120 grades el desierto
At 120 degrees, the desert


Latinos, en aparadores
Latinos, on display


Un hobby para francotiradores
A hobby for snipers


La luz pinta en la sombra, California
The light paints in the shadow, California


Con sangre de hispano buscando
With Hispanic blood searching


El sueño americano
The American dream


El agua es oro en este viaje
Water is gold on this journey


Y la esperanza mi único equipaje
And hope is my only luggage


Mis piernas tiemblan del cansancio
My legs tremble from exhaustion


Y el alma por la gente que he dejado
And my soul for the people I have left behind


Sé que este es un camino sin regreso
I know this is a one-way road


Si es que me alcanza vida lo atravieso
If life allows, I will cross it


Virgencita milagrosa
Miraculous Virgin Mary


La sierra oscura siempre es peligrosa
The dark mountain range is always dangerous


Enciéndeme el camino con estrellas
Light my way with stars


Que esta la migra tras mis huellas
As the border patrol follows my footsteps


Tumbas sin nombres
Nameless graves


Cuerpos que caen
Bodies that fall


Que son muy pocos los que llegan
That very few actually make it


Y muchos los que salen
And many who depart


No somos nadie en este suelo
We are nobody on this land


Ya han muerto tantos ángeles que Dios está en duelo
So many angels have died that God is in mourning


Seis años, viviendo de este lado
Six years, living on this side


Aquí me llaman indocumentado
Here they call me undocumented


Trabajo 18 horas al día
I work 18 hours a day


Luchando por traer a mi familia
Fighting to bring my family


Aún pido cada noche de rodillas
I still pray every night on my knees


Que el sueño no termine en pesadilla
That the dream doesn't end in a nightmare


Virgencita milagrosa
Miraculous Virgin Mary


Mi madre ha muerto y no he visto a mi esposa
My mother has died and I haven't seen my wife


Amar de lejos es tan duro
To love from afar is so tough


Y aquí nos quieren levantar un muro
And here they want to build a wall


Preso del norte
Prisoner of the North


El aire pesa
The air is heavy


Sin visa el pasaporte es cruzar a la tristeza
Without a visa, a passport is to cross into sadness


Quiero ser alguien en este suelo
I want to be someone on this land


Y ya he perdido tanto que ya no le tengo miedo al miedo
And I have lost so much that I no longer fear fear


Diez años se han cumplido
Ten years have passed


Los míos finalmente están conmigo
My loved ones are finally with me


Al llanto, le crecieron flores
Flowers grew from the tears


Mis hijos son llamados soñadores
My children are called dreamers


Mirando bien no estamos tan lejanos
Looking closely, we are not so far apart


Detrás se la frontera también
Behind the border as well


Somos humanos
We are humans


Si no despertamos
If we don't wake up


Si no reaccionamos
If we don't react


Todos tendremos
We will all have


Sangre en las manos
Blood on our hands




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kreimerman, Ana Monica Velez Solano, Erika Ender, Mario Alberto Dominguez Zarzar

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@elenathouron695

Tres días caminando a cielo abierto
A 120 grados el desierto
Latinos en aparadores
Un hobby para francotiradores

La luz pinta en la sombra, California
Con sangres de hispano, buscando
El Sueño Americano

El Agua es oro en este viaje
Y la esperanza mi único equipaje
Mis piernas tiemblan del cansancio
Y el alma por la gente que he dejado

Sé que este es un camino, sin regreso
Si esque me alcanza vida, lo atravieso



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@dr.coupardinho2892

Franchement lourd le deuxième axe d'espagnol

@pastis_ow8041

Grave

@celiafournier4706

Fein apres entre nous si vous avez rien a faire bah envoyer les reponses heiin ca serait sympaa

@thomasdupont1535

Mme denis le sang

@raphaeljoseph9794

@@thomasdupont1535 gros c'est incroyable
jsuis entrain d'écouter la musique je kiffe là

@flo7m

De fou

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@ferro100carr

La intenté cantar, pero no pude, se me hizo un nudo en la garganta.... Muy buena canción; Mario eres un Gran Ser Humano..

@isabeldegonzalez3422

Me pasó exactamente lo mismo.😢

@pastis_ow8041

Les 1eres vous êtes là ?

@lau1107

le pastis masqué 🙋🏻‍♀️

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