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Artist/Band:
Silvio Rodriguez
Lyrics for Song: Cuando Yo Era Un Enano
Lyrics for Album: Oh Melancolia [2002]
Cuando yo era chiquito todo quedaba cerca cerquita,
para llegar al cielo no más bastaba una subidita.
El sueño me alcanzaba para ir tan lejos como quería,
cuando yo era chiquito yo si podía, yo si podía.
Libertad, libertad, libertad para mi niño.
Libertad, libertad, libertad, libertad.
Cuando yo era vejigo me iba p'al río porque era hermoso,
aunque estaba prohibido por peligroso, por peligroso.
Como jagüey y ceiba, como la palma y la yagruma.
Cuando yo era vejigo yo era del monte y soñaba espuma.
Libertad, libertad, libertad para mi niño.
Libertad, libertad, libertad, libertad.
Cuando yo era un enano viví pasiones tan memorables
con los zapatos rotos y la sonrisa menos amable.
Tierra bajo las uñas, manos sin pena tocando mundo
cuando yo era un enano era profundo, era profundo.
Libertad, libertad, libertad para mi niño.
Libertad, libertad, libertad, libertad.
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About Cuando Yo Era Un Enano
Silvio Rodriguez's "Cuando Yo Era Un Enano" serves as a poignant song on his 2002 album *Oh Melancolia*, reflecting the introspective and socially conscious themes characteristic of his work. Rodriguez, a foundational figure in Latin American poetry and music, often blends narrative storytelling with political commentary, exploring themes of identity, poverty, and the human condition. This recording exemplifies his ability to transform personal experience into universal resonance, utilizing a melodic yet grounded style that anchors his poetic voice within the broader landscape of Andean folk and Nueva Canción traditions. The song contributes to his legacy as an artist who prioritizes lyrical depth and emotional authenticity over commercial polish, offering listeners a glimpse into the complexities of life in the region. Its inclusion on a compilation of his later works underscores its enduring relevance and the maturity of his artistic vision during this period. |
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