Milagro (Miracle) Lyrics in English by Gloria Estefan
Candor translates to "candor" or "innocence" in English. It's a beautiful and somewhat formal word that evokes a sense of purity and sincerity.
In the context of Gloria Estefan's song about children, "Cuando nos dan su candor" (When they give us their candor), it refers to the genuine, unadulterated innocence and honesty that children offer. This word perfectly captures the precious and untainted nature of a child's spirit, making it a unique and heartwarming choice for this song.
"Milagro" is Gloria Estefan writing straight to new parents, and it says one thing over and over until it sinks in: your kids are a miracle, plain and simple. She opens on something as small as watching a baby's face, "Cuando se miran sus ojos" (When you look into their eyes), and lets that be enough to make the whole morning feel different. There's no big twist here. It's just a parent looking at their child and being amazed.
The chorus is the whole argument: "Son los hijos la bendición" (Children are the blessing), "El milagro de nuestro amor" (the miracle of our love), "Un regalo de Dios" (A gift from God). She repeats that same chorus four times across the song, which tells you this isn't a song trying to be clever. It wants you to leave humming the idea itself. Later she widens the lens from one baby to children generally, calling them "Mensajeros del alma" (messengers of the soul), but the song is at its best in the small, specific moments: a look, a laugh, a morning that suddenly feels brighter.
