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La Esperanza

from Borderland by Leti Garza

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This song was written after returning from Tornillo, Texas in December of 2018, where people came from across the country, during the holiday season, to protest and witness the placement of immigrant children in detention camps. Needing to reflect on the enormity of this tragic circumstance, I sat by a pond and also witnessed, how nature supports itself, works together and is at peace. The song emerged from my relief and contentment at seeing something so beautiful, so profound in its gentle simplicity.

We are, as Americans, so privileged to be able to afford the luxury of sitting by a pond, without worry regarding how we will receive food, shelter, maintain our connection to our family, or even, fear for our lives.

The last part of the song is a prayer for people who do not have this privilege, and the hope that those, who "have," can work towards creating this possibility of life, for those who "have not." The song is written very simply so that anyone can learn it, no matter the age, no matter where they come from. We are all one humanity.

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El viento toca la luz / The wind plays the light
La luz baila, en el agua / The light dances on the water El agua forma ondas / The water forms ripples
Los patos charlan / The ducks chatter
La tierra está / The earth is
Toda contenta/ All is content
Mi perro, se acerca a mí / My dog is near me Dentro, me hace muy feliz / Inside I'm happy Es la verdad / It's true
Nada perdura / Nothing lasts
No importa / No matter Estoy aquí / I'm here
Espero, yo oro, sí / I hope I pray, yes
Un día vivir en paz / One day that we live in peace.
Espero, yo oro, sí / I hope I pray, yes
Un día vivir con compasión / One day to live with compassion
Espero, yo oro, sí / I hope I pray, yes
Un día, that we learn we are one humanity
Creerá / To Believe Querrá / To Love Podrá / That We Can
Espero / I Hope

credits

from Borderland, released March 24, 2021
Composer: Leti Garza
Vocals and Keyboard: Leti Garza
Additional Vocals: Erin Frazier
Percussion: Michael Ramos
Producers: Chico Jones and Michael Ramos
Ohm Facility and Brown Recluse Studios, Austin, TX
Mixed by Brown Recluse Studios, Austin, TX
Mastered by congresshouse studio, Austin, TX

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Leti Garza Austin, Texas

Leti Garza connects the world through music. Her repertoire ranges from Fania classics, to originals. She also continues her family’s tradition of musicianship. With her repertoire, she fuses; Afro-Caribbean rhythms and American pop, traditional son and Latin jazz. With unforgettable voice and lyrics, you will be left with a longing for more. ... more

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