Dame La Mano
Victor Manuel Lyrics
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En mi lugar. La vida pasa sin mirar atrás
Y si no hablas no serás.
Los hombres somos pura vanidad fuego en el
Mar un paso atrás, y el hombre que inventó
La caridad inventó al pobre y le dio pan.
Dame la mano y contigo se hará más largo el camino
Mi canto va buscando la verdad pero no sabe a donde va.
Contigo que serás mi libertad, serás el trigo de mi pan.
The opening line of Víctor Manuel's "Dame La Mano" is poignant and reflective of the transience of life's journeys. The songwriter speaks of how his footprints have faded, and someone else may have replaced him in time. He suggests that life passes us by without a backward glance, and if we fail to speak, we will not be heard. The poet then moves on to explore the fleeting and fragile nature of humanity, which he sees as driven by vanity and self-importance, which he compares to a tiny flame flickering in the vastness of the sea. The invention of charity is likened to the invention of poverty and the provision of bread for the hungry.
The chorus of "Dame La Mano" is a poignant invitation to take the singer's hand and thereby lengthen the journey ahead. He acknowledges the uncertainty of his search for truth, but his companion, his liberty, will be with him every step of the way. The end of the song, with its celebration of partnership and commonality, suggests that the journey, however long and challenging, can be shared and thus enriched. Overall, Víctor Manuel encourages us to take the time to connect with others, to hold out a hand of friendship, and to share the ups and downs of life's journey.
Some interesting facts about "Dame La Mano" include that it was released in 1978 as part of Víctor Manuel's album Solo Pienso En Ti, which went on to become a massive commercial success in Spain. The song was a collaboration with Ana Belén, who is one of Spain's most respected singer-songwriters, and they have gone onto work together many times since. Over his long and illustrious career, Víctor Manuel has been recognized not just for his songwriting but also for his political activism. In 2006, he was awarded Spain's Gold Medal for Fine Arts by the Spanish government in recognition of his contribution to the arts. Finally, while the chords for "Dame La Mano" are not available, there are numerous guitar tabs and variations available online for the song.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not provided.
Line by Line Meaning
La huella de mi paso se borró y otro estará En mi lugar.
My footprints have vanished and someone else will fill my shoes. Life moves on without looking back.
La vida pasa sin mirar atrás Y si no hablas no serás.
Life passes by quickly and if you don't speak up, you won't be heard.
Los hombres somos pura vanidad fuego en el Mar un paso atrás, y el hombre que inventó La caridad inventó al pobre y le dio pan.
We men are just vanity and insignificant like fire in the sea. The person who invented charity also created the poor and provided them with bread.
Dame la mano y contigo se hará más largo el camino Dame la mano y contigo se hará más largo el camino.
Give me your hand and the journey will feel longer with you by my side.
Mi canto va buscando la verdad pero no sabe a donde va.
My song seeks the truth, but doesn't know where it's headed.
Contigo que serás mi libertad, serás el trigo de mi pan.
With you, who will be my freedom, you'll be the grain of my bread.
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.