Gracias a la Vida
Violeta Parra
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Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto Me dio dos luceros, que cuando los abro Perfecto distingo lo negro del blanco Y en el alto cielo su fondo estrellado Y en las multitudes el hombre que yo amo Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto Me ha dado el oído que en todo su ancho Graba noche y día, grillos y canarios Martillos, turbinas, ladridos, chubascos Y la voz tan tierna de mi bien amado Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto Me ha dado el sonido y el abecedario Con él las palabras que pienso y declaro Madre, amigo, hermano, y luz alumbrando La ruta del alma del que estoy amando Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto Me ha dado la marcha de mis pies cansados Con ellos anduve ciudades y charcos Playas y desiertos, montañas y llanos Y la casa tuya, tu calle y tu patio Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto Me dio el corazón que agita su marco Cuando miro el fruto del cerebro humano Cuando miro al bueno tan lejos del malo Cuando miro al fondo de tus ojos claros Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto Me ha dado la risa y me ha dado el llanto Así yo distingo dicha de quebranto Los dos materiales que forman mi canto Y el canto de ustedes que es mi mismo canto Y el canto de todos que es mi propio canto Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto
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Written by: Violeta Parra Sandoval
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Gracias a la Vida" falls into the 'Nueva Canción Chilena' genre, a movement in Chile that combines folk and popular music elements to typically communicate socio-political themes.
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CreatorThe song was written and performed by Violeta Parra, a remarkable Chilean singer-songwriter, ethnomusicologist, folklorist, and visual artist.
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Release Year"Gracias a la Vida" was recorded in 1966 and is considered one of the final pieces that Violeta Parra created before her death in 1967.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song is a poignant expression of gratitude to life despite its hardships, a sentiment that resonated with people around the world.
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InfluenceIt became an iconic song in Latin America, covered by numerous artists across different languages and cultures. Some of the most famous musicians to have covered it include Joan Baez, Mercedes Sosa, and Michael Bublé.
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International RecognitionIn 1971, Joan Baez's English translation and rendition of the song became well-known globally, bringing even more recognition to the song.
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Human Rights SymbolThe song has often been linked to human rights movements, due to its deep and meaningful lyrics, and it was commonly performed at protests during the dictatorship in Chile.
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Legacy"Gracias a la Vida" is considered one of the most important songs in Latin American music history. It was named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest songs of all time.
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Place in Violeta Parra's LifeIt was part of Violeta Parra’s last album, "Las Últimas Composiciones", which was released posthumously.
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UNESCO HonorIn 2019, the song was included in the Memory of the World Register by UNESCO, recognizing its cultural importance and heritage.
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