Baraka
Ojos de Brujo Lyrics
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que a fuerza de tantos golpes hasta el hierro se quebranta.
Carrera de fondo y sin fin, zapatillas adidas y que lejos tu porvenir.
Fiel compañero del viento,
destino caprichoso no se está un minuto quieto.
Si al final decides respirar... fiel compañero del viento!!!
Encrucijada, oculto en los portales,
y es que está lejos, ya no la siente
aunque a veces la piensa y al anochecer.
Es que está lejos, ya no la siente
aunque a veces la piensa y al anochecer.
Sendero oscuro del corredor,
dejó su pueblo, sus paisajes y al partir to' se lo jugó.
Camino oscuro del corredor,
quemando asfalto, acelera, echa a correr pa' otro callejón.
Baraka grita en la calle. Baraka no le responde.
Khalid no tiene papeles, ni número de identidad.
Exhausto en esta carrera, no divisa un horizonte,
siente un cansancio tan grande.
Y a un descuido del pasado tal vez mejore el presente,
si recito esta plegaria cultivo una gran amistad.
Virgen de los imposibles, tal vez mejore el presente
si recito esta plegaria...
Baraka!!! Baraka!!! Nainainaina, Nainainaina
Baraka!!! Baraka!!! Nainainaina, Nainainaina
The lyrics of Ojos de Brujo's song "Baraka" are about the struggles and difficulties that one faces in their pursuit of a better life. The first verse talks about the hardships one has to endure but not to the extent that the person breaks. The metaphor used in this verse is that even iron can break with enough force, which emphasizes the importance of resilience. The reference to Adidas shoes and distant future signifies the struggle to achieve a better life may be never-ending, and it may take a long time to reach one's goals. The lyrics of the second verse are more personal, as they deal with the singer's emigration from their hometown and the longing for their mother, whom they miss dearly. The song's chorus repeatedly calls for "Baraka," which is interpreted as a cry for good fortune, a blessing from a higher power, or simply luck.
The singer's journey in the song is presented as a dark and lonely path that they must traverse to find a better life. The "sendero oscuro del corredor" (dark path of the runner) symbolizes the difficulties they face, such as leaving behind their hometown and putting everything on the line. The singer is also given a name in this song, Khalid, who is undocumented and does not have an identity number. These lines show the singer's status as an outsider, an undocumented immigrant caught in the throes of the American Dream. The lyrics showcase the exhaustion that Khalid feels but also the hope that he has for a better tomorrow.
In conclusion, "Baraka" is a powerful song that deals with issues of immigration, identity and the struggles that one faces in the pursuit of a better life. It conveys a message of resilience and hope, encouraging its listeners to keep pushing despite the hardships they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Fatigas sí, pero no tantas que a fuerza de tantos golpes hasta el hierro se quebranta.
You can face hardships, but not too many that you give up under their weight.
Carrera de fondo y sin fin, zapatillas adidas y que lejos tu porvenir.
Life is like a never-ending marathon, and while you have the right equipment, the future seems far away.
Fiel compañero del viento, destino caprichoso no se está un minuto quieto.
The wind is a faithful partner, but destiny is unpredictable and constantly changing.
Si al final decides respirar... fiel compañero del viento!!!
When you're at your wits' end, take a deep breath and rely on the wind to bring you strength.
Encrucijada, oculto en los portales, pensando en la madre que le vio nacer y es que está lejos, ya no la siente aunque a veces la piensa y al anochecer.
At a crossroads, hidden in doorways, he thinks about his mother who is far away and though he no longer feels her presence, he thinks of her at night.
Sendero oscuro del corredor, dejó su pueblo, sus paisajes y al partir to' se lo jugó.
The runner left behind his hometown and his familiar landscapes, taking a risk with everything on the line.
Camino oscuro del corredor, quemando asfalto, acelera, echa a correr pa' otro callejón.
The runner speeds down a dark path, burning the asphalt as he continues to run towards another street.
Baraka grita en la calle. Baraka no le responde. Khalid no tiene papeles, ni número de identidad.
Baraka shouts in the streets, but gets no response, as Khalid has no papers or identification number.
Exhausto en esta carrera, no divisa un horizonte, siente un cansancio tan grande.
Exhausted from this race, with no clear end in sight, he feels an overwhelming fatigue.
Y a un descuido del pasado tal vez mejore el presente, si recito esta plegaria cultivo una gran amistad.
With a bit of luck from the past, the present could get better if I recite this prayer and cultivate a great friendship.
Virgen de los imposibles, tal vez mejore el presente si recito esta plegaria...
Perhaps the Virgin of Impossible could improve the present if I recite this prayer...
Baraka!!! Baraka!!! Nainainaina, Nainainaina Baraka!!! Baraka!!! Nainainaina, Nainainaina
Baraka echoes throughout the song, serving as a rallying cry and a symbol of hope.
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