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Ora​.​Vida​.​Life - Como no voy a cantar : feat Xiuh

from Ora Vida Life by Ora Vida LIfe

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The chorus lyrics and melody for this song was taught to me in Peru in 2012. I have searched high and low for the composer but though there are quite a few versions out there of this song no one seems to know who wrote it! If you know please get hold of me and I'll make sure credit goes to whom deserves it.

For the time being, we love this song and treasure it with so much respect. We hope you can hear that when you hear us sing, why wouldn't we! WE have the Sun, the Moon, the Stars and our hearts are fill with love.

lyrics

Como no voy a cantar si tengo todo para cantar
Como no voy a cantar si tengo todo para cantar
Si tengo luna
Si tengo sol
Si tengo estrellas
Si tengo amor

Como no voy a danzar si tengo todo para danzar
Como no voy a danzar si tengo todo para danzar
Si tengo luna
Si tengo sol
Si tengo estrellas
Si tengo amor

(Kāren)
I sing to the moon, as she moves the waters of the oceans, the rivers and the sea.
Thank you Mother Moon for the graceful rhythm you buried within me.
I sing to the sun, as he gives light and life to all living things.
Thank you Father Sun for your
humble strength that illuminates stone, bird, flower and tree
I sing to the stars, high apon high over land over sea
For the guidance of ten thousand generations and the portal of wonder we see.
We sing for love, and love surrounds we
in my community
We sing for love as it calls me to stand tall
with my people beside we
We sing for love because there is nothing else that matters to we
We sing for love for our ancestors and the children running free.

Chorus
Como no voy a reir si tengo todo para reir
Como no voy a reir si tengo todo para reir
Si tengo luna
Si tengo sol
Si tengo estrellas
Si tengo amor

(Xiuh)

Chorus
Como no voy a rezar si tengo todo para rezar
Como no voy a rezar si tengo todo para rezar
Si tengo luna
Si tengo sol
Si tengo estrellas
Si tengo amor

(Brooke)
Why wouldn't I sing when I was gifted with a voice?
Why wouldn't I dance when I was born into this earth?
Why wouldn't I laugh when my heart speaks so much joy?
Why woudn't I pray when I am grateful for this day?

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from Ora Vida Life, track released September 4, 2023
Kāren Hunter - Vocals, Instrumentation & Production.
Brooke Hayley - Vocals
Andria Pablo Sanchez ( Xiuh ) - Vocals

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Karen Hunter Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealander Kāren Hunter uses guitar, voice, mandolin and loops to create heart charged soundscapes that draw deep from the well of our collective spirit.
These are love songs to Papatuānuku / Mother Earth, freshly baked under the fire of Ranginui / Sky Father.

Each album has it's own role in her collection, from rootsy songs, Celtic dub to Yoga music, Kāren is a diverse and eclectic composer. ... more

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