Colombia
Naty Botero Lyrics
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Amarillo, oro, sol, brilla
Dientes, costeño, sonriendo, calor
Una madre mariposa mira
Azul, mar Atlántico, Pacífico
Cielo, 180 grados, Magdalena
Roja sangre derramada
Insaciante, la pasión ciega mi satisfacción
Como una visión atada
No todo es mentira, existe la verdad
Todos quieren llegar
sin empezar a partir de la vía
Solitos a encontrar utopía, felicidad
Epujad en mandar una razón, diferente vida
Donde sólo sabemos partir, esconda soledad
Y crear, no criticar; vamos juntos: hay salida
La derecha, la izquierda, al norte, al sur
Quiero libertad, encontrar una verdad bien buena
Policarpa salvatierra,
cuál será vuestra suerte
Si vos conocés el peso de la verdad y muerte
Naty Botero's song "Colombia" celebrates the beauty of her homeland while also acknowledging the pain and struggles that it has faced. The first verse is a joyful tribute to the vibrant colors and warmth of the Colombian people, with mentions of yellow, gold, sunshine, and coastal smiles. The second verse shifts to the natural beauty of the country, with the blue of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the vast sky, and the Magdalena river. The third verse darkens the mood as Botero refers to the bloodshed that has plagued Colombia, but she also expresses her own hunger for passion and satisfaction that cannot be sated. The fourth verse turns to hope for the future, calling on everyone to push forward towards a better life together, creating rather than criticizing. The final lines mention Policarpa Salvatierra, a heroine of the Colombian independence movement who was executed for her involvement, underscoring the gravity of the struggle for truth and freedom in Colombia.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a country with incredible natural beauty and vibrant people, but also struggling with violence and political turmoil. Botero's lyrics express a desire for unity and progress, acknowledging the difficulties ahead but urging Colombians to work together towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Amarillo, oro, sol, brilla
The sun shines brightly over Colombia, the land of yellow and gold.
Dientes, costeño, sonriendo, calor
The coastal people of Colombia smile warmly despite the hot weather.
Una madre mariposa mira
A mother butterfly keeps watch over her children in Colombia.
Azul, mar Atlántico, Pacífico
Colombia is surrounded by the blue waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Cielo, 180 grados, Magdalena
The sky in Colombia stretches as far as the eye can see, especially over the Magdalena river.
Tierra amada
The people of Colombia deeply love their land.
Roja sangre derramada
Colombia has suffered from the shedding of blood and violence for years.
Insaciante, la pasión ciega mi satisfacción
The unquenchable passion I have inside of me blinds me from truly being satisfied.
Como una visión atada
It feels as though my dreams and aspirations are being held captive and unreachable.
No todo es mentira, existe la verdad
Despite the rumors and lies, there is still truth to be found.
Todos quieren llegar
Everyone wants to succeed and reach their goals.
sin empezar a partir de la vía
But not everyone starts their journey on the same path.
Solitos a encontrar utopía, felicidad
Some find their own path to reach their desires and happiness.
Epujad en mandar una razón, diferente vida
Push to create and live a life that's different from the norm.
Donde sólo sabemos partir, esconda soledad
In a place where starting over is the norm, many hide their loneliness and pain.
Y crear, no criticar; vamos juntos: hay salida
Instead of criticizing each other, let's work together to create a better future for ourselves and our country.
La derecha, la izquierda, al norte, al sur
Political factions and geographic locations don't matter if we all want the same thing.
Quiero libertad, encontrar una verdad bien buena
I want freedom and to discover a truth that is truly beneficial to everyone.
Policarpa salvatierra, cuál será vuestra suerte
Policarpa Salvatierra, what will be your fate?
Si vos conocés el peso de la verdad y muerte
You know the weight of truth and death.
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Natybotero
COLOMBIA !!
@wilderrendon6260
Grasias nati .
@dibiermarin3364
Excelsa Naty <3
@alexanderquijanog.a.2505
Si me gusta esta canción para el 20 de julio 2021
@DSKim-ej5uf
Wow so good!!!!!
@eriksandoval4859
me fasina