Maria
José Carreras, Leonard Bernstein
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The rains never came I saw my land die Maria was sleeping when I kissed her goodbye I couldn't stand the sound of my children cryin' no more You get hungry you get mad A man without hope is a man that turns bad I'll try my luck in texas adios mexico Wipe away your tears maria There's a better life for us somewhere Let me see you smile maria Close your eyes we're on our way there My country was a great one once upon a time I wish I lived when you didn't need borderlines Somebody came and took the heart of my people away Now I ain't worried baby come hear what I say My people gonna rise again fightin' someday I'll be there to see it I'll be there to welcome them home Wipe away your tears maria There's a better life for us somewhere Let me see you smile maria Close your eyes we're on our way there I saw Texas she looked so fine I met some other people same story as mine Laughin' and drinkin' waitin' for the sun to go down We had life in our eyes as we crossed the border line Shot six good men without tellin' them why How could anybody steal the only thing a man has left Wipe away your tears maria There's a better life for us somewhere Let me see you smile maria Close your eyes we're on our way there
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Written by: HARRIET, JONES, PAT, RICHARDS, SIMPSON, UDDIN
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Maria" is a song from the 1957 Broadway musical, "West Side Story," composed by Leonard Bernstein.
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Literary ContributionThe lyrics of "Maria" were written by Stephen Sondheim who was primarily a playwright and became one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theatre.
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Character ConnectionThe song is intimately linked to the character Tony who sings it after meeting Maria at a dance, expressing his newly discovered love for her.
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Time SignatureUnlike most songs, "Maria" has an unconventional time signature of 2/4, providing a steady rhythm that mirrors the heartbeat-like swelling of infatuation.
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Linguistic factThe song's title, "Maria", is repeated 27 times throughout the track, showcasing Tony's near obsession and deep infatuation with Maria.
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Cinematic Presence"Maria" was also included in the 1961 film adaptation of "West Side Story," where it was performed by actor-singer Jim Bryant.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its popularity, the song "Maria" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Johnny Mathis, Julie Andrews, and The Supremes.
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Award Recognition"West Side Story," where the song "Maria" originated from, won a Tony Award for Best Choreography and was nominated for Best Musical in 1957.
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Musical Traits"Maria" is noted for its soaring melody and lyricism, reflecting both the high stakes of the love story and Bernstein's background in classical music.
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Fusion StyleThe song "Maria" reflects Bernstein's fusion of different musical styles, combining elements of classical music, jazz, and traditional Broadway melodies.
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Popular References"Maria" along with other songs from "West Side Story" have become icons of American culture, referenced and parodied in various forms of media.
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