Song Description
socially conscious/ mother's point of view of immigration
| Song Length |
4:48 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Moving, Peaceful |
Subject |
Liberal, Progressive, Dreams |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
El Salvador
Oye mijitas, come take your mama's hand
Stay with me closely
As we cross the desert sand
It was leave or die
But we had no where to go
It's been a desperate journey
All the way through Mexico
And it could mean the end, either way we go
Hold on tight ninitas
As we wander down the shore
While we think of our home
Back in El Salvador
Blessed virgin please be with us
God grant your shining light
We know we will be hunted
From the day through the night
Do not cry Angelina, Magdalena take her hand
Maybe there will be a miracle
When we reach the promise land
Do not cry Angelina, Magdalena take her hand
Maybe there will be a miracle
When we cross the Rio Grande
Hold on tight ninitas
As we wander down the shore
With nothing to return to
And evil knocking at our door
Hold on tight ninitas
As we wander down the shore
And we think about our home
Back in El Salvador