Sergent Garcia mixes reggae, salsa, raggamuffin, rock and other trends in a new style he defines as the salsamuffin.
In 2011, he released his sixth studio album, Una y otra vez (Cumbancha / The Gwagwita), recorded in France, Spain, Cuba and Colombia.
Together with Colectivo Iye Ife, Sergent Garcia started a world tour that began in Paris in March 2011 and made appearances in through Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.
El regreso
Sergent Garcia Lyrics
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En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
Tanto tiempo ha pasado abuelo
Y por lo tanto de todo yo me acuerdo
Conoci el mundo y ahora regreso
La cabeza llena de todo lo que he vivido, sufrido
Experimentado, y con el recuerdo de mi gente
Un futuro buscando,
Sin olvidarme nunca del pasado
Vi tanta gente differente
Pobres, ricos, todos son iguales
Todos quieren poder
Los gatos quieren comer leones
Pocos tienen los ojos abiertos, bien, bien!
No quieren ver, se esconden
Por eso en un mundo de ciegos los tuertos de reyes se visten.
El hombre quema los bosques, escupe a los mares,
Insulta su propia madre!
Matrata la tierra, gasta y malgasta
Del rio las aguas, ja!
Si trabajas tu eres un esclavo,
Si no trabajas no vales ni un centavo
Esta es la logica de la economia esquizofrenica,
Que te sofoca, te mortifica,
Tratar de que te creas que todo lo que brilla es oro
Este es su objetivo!
Darte cada dia una limosna pa' que te calles la boca
Y te quedes bien pasivo!
Abuelo la libertad tiene sus cadenas
Tiene su precio, tiene su peso,
En oro plata y monedas.
El corazon del hombre es un solo corazon
En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
Tiene su misterio y su complicacion
En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
Tantas estrellas brillan, te acompañan, siempre estan contigo
En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
Caminante no hay camino
Se hace camino al andar
En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
En tu camino.
En tu camino.
En tu camino.
En tu camino
The lyrics of Sergent Garcia’s “El Regreso” highlight the musings of the singer, returning home after a long journey. The song begins with the singer conversing with his grandfather and briefly reflecting on his extended absence. He then proceeds to ruminate on his experiences, emphasizing the diverse range of people he encountered on his travels, both rich and poor. He concludes that most people desire power, and that those who are blinded by their thirst for it are the ones who end up suffering the most.
The song then takes a turn towards a more philosophical view of the world, with the lyrics delving into the negative impact of humanity on nature. From burning forests to polluting the seas, the singer expresses his dismay at humanity’s wasteful and destructive tendencies. He comments on the inequalities of labor and the harsh reality of an economy that values work over people, emphasizing the greed and exploitation that come with it. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer acknowledging the complexities and challenges that come with living in the world, but offering the sentiment that one must continue to forge their own path, even with the knowledge that it may be an uncharted and difficult one.
Overall, the lyrics of “El Regreso” offer a nuanced perspective on the realities of life, highlighting the ups and downs of human nature and the impact we have on the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Dime hijo mio como te ha ido
The grandfather inquires about the grandson's journey and how he's doing.
En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
The grandfather acknowledges that the grandson has been on a lengthy voyage.
Tanto tiempo ha pasado abuelo
The grandson acknowledges that a long time has passed.
Y por lo tanto de todo yo me acuerdo
Despite the long time away, the grandson recalls everything.
Conoci el mundo y ahora regreso
The grandson reflects on the fact that he's seen the world and now he's back.
La cabeza llena de todo lo que he vivido, sufrido
The grandson's mind is filled with all that he's lived and suffered while traveling.
Experimentado, y con el recuerdo de mi gente
The grandson reflects on his experiences and the memories of his people.
Siempre en mi mente presente,
The grandson admits that his people are always present in his mind.
Un futuro buscando,
The grandson confesses that he's seeking a future.
Sin olvidarme nunca del pasado
However, the grandson reflects on his past and never forgets it.
Vi tanta gente differente
The grandson observed many different people during his travels.
Pobres, ricos, todos son iguales
The grandson comments on how different people can be, but they're all equal.
Todos quieren poder
The grandson notes that everyone wants to be in control.
Los gatos quieren comer leones
The grandson observes that even the weak can become strong, the hunter can become the hunted.
Pocos tienen los ojos abiertos, bien, bien!
However, few people actually realize this.
No quieren ver, se esconden
Most people prefer to hide from the truth.
Por eso en un mundo de ciegos los tuertos de reyes se visten.
Therefore, in a world where most people refuse to see the truth, the ones who do see it are like royalty.
El hombre quema los bosques, escupe a los mares,
The grandson observes the destruction that humans cause to the natural world.
Insulta su propia madre!
He even comments that humans take their own planet for granted.
Matrata la tierra, gasta y malgasta
Humans abuse and waste the earth's resources.
Del rio las aguas, ja!
Humans take too much from rivers, often leading to devastating consequences.
Si trabajas tu eres un esclavo,
The grandson points out that hard work often leads to people becoming slaves to their work.
Si no trabajas no vales ni un centavo
However, not working can also lead to people feeling worthless.
Esta es la logica de la economia esquizofrenica,
The grandson critiques the schizophrenic nature of the economy.
Que te sofoca, te mortifica,
The economy stifles people and causes them great harm.
Tratar de que te creas que todo lo que brilla es oro
He notes that society tries to make people believe that everything that glimmers is gold.
Este es su objetivo!
The grandson realizes that the goal of society is to convince people of this false idea.
Darte cada dia una limosna pa' que te calles la boca
The grandson criticizes how society tries to silence people by giving them small handouts.
Y te quedes bien pasivo!
He argues that this only makes people more passive and easy to control.
Abuelo la libertad tiene sus cadenas
The grandson acknowledges that freedom isn't always free and can come with its own set of restraints.
Tiene su precio, tiene su peso,
Freedom can come at a cost and requires responsibility.
En oro plata y monedas.
This responsibility is often measured in terms of money.
El corazon del hombre es un solo corazon
The grandson notes that all humans have one heart.
Tiene su misterio y su complicacion
However, each heart is also mysterious and complex.
Tantas estrellas brillan, te acompañan, siempre estan contigo
He notes that even as humans struggle with their complex hearts, the stars are always with them.
Caminante no hay camino
The grandson acknowledges that there is no set path for people to follow.
Se hace camino al andar
Instead, people create their own paths as they go.
En tu largo viaje, en tu camino.
He concludes that the journey is important, and all the experiences along the way help shape a person.
En tu camino.
En tu camino.
En tu camino.
En tu camino
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mond Kreuz
El contenido de la letra es muy profunda muy buena Felicidades!!!!!!!!!!!
Mictlantecutli de Ceyaotl Salas-Mendoza
estas rolas son una chingoneria que desde ase ya varios años me fasicinan!!
Mel Ly
Me encantan tanto las letras de sus canciones...
Big boat
una pura maravilla !Tanto el sonido como la letra .
Ngum Ngafor
Songs that make you realise music is a discipline.
Red Bird
Sergent Garcia et compania merecen mas reconocimiento_o !_!
alberto lopes
O sargento manda bem em qualquer ritimo, sou suspeito gosto de salsa e reggae, parabéns pela playlist
yennia vera
excelente!!!
lauritajeje
Extraordinaria canción graciasssss
Diego Armando
Tremendoooo !!!