Venga La Esperanza Lyrics in English by Silvio Rodriguez
Colibrí translates to "hummingbird". It's a beautiful and somewhat whimsical word that evokes images of nature and delicate beauty.
In the song, Silvio Rodriguez uses "colibrí" in a poetic and almost dreamlike context, linking it to the idea of hope and the fleeting nature of time. The line "Huele el colibrí" (The hummingbird smells/The hummingbird is smelled) adds a touch of surrealism, making the word stand out and inviting listeners to ponder its deeper meaning within the song's message of enduring hope.
Silvio Rodriguez's "Venga La Esperanza" is a beautiful, heartfelt plea for hope to return, even when things feel lost. The song starts by describing a feeling of deep sorrow, where "ese vino y que no alcanza que solo ha llegado hasta el dolor" [that wine is not enough, it has only reached the pain], and hope has been lost, replaced by the "piedad de la ilusión" [pity of illusion]. It's a feeling many of us can relate to, a moment when you've given up on good things happening.
But then, the song shifts, calling out for hope to come back, specifically to the singer: "venga la espera que venga solo a mí" [let the waiting come, let it come only to me]. He asks, "que sin esperanza dónde va el amor" [because without hope, where does love go?], suggesting that hope is essential for love to exist. He even talks about waiting for "maravillas" [wonders] that seem to be arriving slowly, like the world is taking its time. The song ends with this powerful, repeated call for hope to come, "de cualquier color pero con amor" [of any color, but with love]. It's a reminder that even when life feels tough, holding onto hope, and especially love, is what truly matters.
