Comienza la Vida Nueva
Quilapayún Lyrics
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del tiempo que se vivió
oscuras eran las manos
en noches de explotación
los puños duros del pueblo
derriban sombra y silencio
y hay voces que nos remecen
llamándonos a cantar.
La noche ha muerto y ha sido
el pueblo quien la mató.
La estrella baila en los ojos
y niños juegan al sol.
Comienza la vida nueva
y es hora que construyamos
juntando las manos todas
ya nada nos detendrá.
Ven campanero a sumarte
de todos es la unidad
ven compañero y construye
hay mucho que trabajar.
No dejes de estar alerta
la noche no hay que olvidar,
has derrotado a las sombras
ya nada nos detendrá.
The opening lines of Quilapayún's song Comienza la Vida Nueva describe the quiet and dark times of the past, filled with exploitation and oppression. However, this silence and darkness is broken by the strong voices of the people who unite to fight against injustice. The image of "puños duros del pueblo" (the people's hard fists) breaking through the "sombra y silencio" (shadow and silence) reflects the power of the collective, and their ability to overcome even the most challenging circumstances. The call to sing is a call to continue the struggle, to raise their voices against oppression, and to never forget the hard-fought victories that they have already achieved.
The second stanza describes the dawn of a new era, where the night has been defeated by the strength and unity of the people. Children play in the sunlight and the starry gaze of their elders, who have witnessed the injustice and darkness of the past. It's a time for rebuilding, where everyone is called to join hands to create a better future. The song communicates a spirit of hope, and a belief in the collective power of people to shape their own destiny. The "campanero" (bell ringer) is called upon to join the chorus of voices, and is urged to remain vigilant and not forget the past. The song thus becomes a rallying cry for the faithful who continue to fight for change, to ensure that nothing will ever stand in the way of progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Callados eran los rostros
The faces were silent and expressionless.
del tiempo que se vivió
Of the time that has been lived.
oscuras eran las manos
The hands were dark and stained.
en noches de explotación
In nights of exploitation.
los puños duros del pueblo
The strong fists of the people.
derriban sombra y silencio
They tear down shadow and silence.
y hay voces que nos remecen
And there are voices that shake us.
llamándonos a cantar.
Calling us to sing.
La noche ha muerto y ha sido
The night has died and it was.
el pueblo quien la mató.
The people who killed it.
La estrella baila en los ojos
The star dances in the eyes.
y niños juegan al sol.
And children play in the sun.
Comienza la vida nueva
A new life begins.
y es hora que construyamos
And it's time to build.
juntando las manos todas
Joining all hands.
ya nada nos detendrá.
Nothing will stop us now.
Ven campanero a sumarte
Come bell-ringer and join us.
de todos es la unidad
Unity belongs to everyone.
ven compañero y construye
Come, comrade, and build.
hay mucho que trabajar.
There is much work to do.
No dejes de estar alerta
Do not stop being alert.
la noche no hay que olvidar,
The night should not be forgotten.
has derrotado a las sombras
You have defeated the shadows.
ya nada nos detendrá.
Nothing will stop us now.
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miguel Corvalan
Que voces!!!!!!, Carlos Quezada un monstruo, un maestro!!!!!!
Jaime Tobar Morales
Grande Quilapayun músicos extraordinarios
Juan Carlos Herrera Burgos
Grande LOS quila son ídolos totales
Luis Conei
Quezada ,un maestro en voz e instrumentos musicales , te pasaste , gracias
kotochoco
Carlitos tocando guitarra, un vídeo único, y Guillermo como un pollito aún.
Martine Zeler
Kntayal, vous nous proposez de superbes vidéos du groupe Quilapayun; ces musiques sont précieuses et magnifiques... Gracias!!!
Rodrigo Pino Candia
Los Quila son increíbles!!!
Axel Molina
excelente registro! muchas gracias por compartirlo
andreo raita
Quilapayun, Inti-Illimani, Victor Jara, Violeta Parra, Angel Parra, Isabel Parra me dão orgulho de ser sul-americano
MarxAzul
Carlos Quezada tocando guitarra ...buen aporte grande los Quilas