Vengo a Ofrecer
Fito Paéz Lyrics

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Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
Tanta sangre que se llevó el rí­o,
Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón

No será tan fácil, ya sé qué pasa,
No será tan simple como pensaba,
Como abrir el pecho y sacar el alma,

Una cuchillada del amor

Luna de los pobres siempre abierta,
Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
Como un documento inalterable
Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón

Y uniré las puntas de un mismo lazo,
Y me iré tranquila, me iré despacio,
Y te daré todo, y me darás algo,
Algo que me alivie un poco más

Cuando no haya nadie cerca o lejos,
Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
Cuando los satélites no alcancen,
Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón

Y hablo de paí­ses y de esperanzas,
Hablo por la vida, hablo por la nada,
Hablo de cambiar ésta nuestra casa,
De cambiarla por cambiar, nomás

Quién dijo que todo está perdido?
Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón" by Fito Paez, Mercedes Sosa, and Victor Heredia speak of the idea of offering one's heart as a form of resistance and hope in the face of difficult times. The opening line sets the tone and challenges the notion that everything is lost, and announces the intention to offer the heart as a sign of commitment and dedication. The second verse acknowledges that the process may not be easy or simple, but still worth pursuing. The image of opening one's chest and taking out the soul with a knife refers to the vulnerability and risk involved in making oneself available to others.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I come to offer my heart" several times, emphasizing the importance of this act of giving. The following verse speaks of the moon as a symbol of hope for the poor and marginalized, and again stresses the idea of making oneself available as evidence of authenticity and transparency. The final verse mentions the desire to change the world, to create a new reality based on solidarity and mutual support.

Overall, the song presents the theme of hope and resistance, in which the act of offering one's heart is a way to overcome difficulties and create a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Quién dijo que todo está perdido?
Whoever said that all is lost, doesn't know the power of hope.

Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
I offer my heart as a symbol of my hope and my commitment to make a change.

Tanta sangre que se llevó el rí­o,
So much blood that the river took away, memories of a past that we want to overcome.

No será tan fácil, ya sé qué pasa,
I know it won't be easy, I understand the struggle, and I'm ready to face it.

No será tan simple como pensaba,
It won't be as straightforward as I initially thought.

Como abrir el pecho y sacar el alma,
It's like opening my chest to let my soul out on display.

Una cuchillada del amor
It's a piercing, intense feeling of love.

Luna de los pobres siempre abierta,
The moon that shines for the have-nots, always welcoming them.

Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
My heart is a valuable token of my desire for equality and justice.

Como un documento inalterable
Just like a document that can't be changed, my commitment won't falter.

Y uniré las puntas de un mismo lazo,
I'll unite people from different walks of life and join them to one common goal.

Y me iré tranquila, me iré despacio,
I'll leave calmly, taking it slow, knowing that I did my best to make a difference.

Y te daré todo, y me darás algo,
I'll give my all, and you'll give me something in return – a glimmer of hope for a better future.

Algo que me alivie un poco más
Something that lightens my burden a little more.

Cuando no haya nadie cerca o lejos,
Even when there seems to be no one around, I'll still be here with my heart open.

Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
My heart remains an offering to anyone who shares my vision of a better world.

Cuando los satélites no alcancen,
Even when the world feels out of reach, I'll still be here with my heart open.

Y hablo de paí­ses y de esperanzas,
I speak of nations and their aspirations, of the hope for a better future.

Hablo por la vida, hablo por la nada,
I speak for life and for nothing at all, for all that's worth fighting for.

Hablo de cambiar ésta nuestra casa,
I speak of changing our shared home, of doing what it takes to make it better.

De cambiarla por cambiar, nomás
Of changing it just for the sake of change.

Quién dijo que todo está perdido?
Whoever said that all is lost, doesn't know the power of hope.

Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón
I offer my heart as a symbol of my hope and my commitment to make a change.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FITO PAEZ

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