Esperanza by Joshua James
A while back I was asked to read a novel by the INFAMOUS Jack Kerouac entitled "Tristessa". I have been a fan of Mr. Kerouac's for awhile now, and was excited to be asked to not only read this unknown (to me) novel but to write a song about the book. I was given the freedom to interpret the book and song how I saw fit.
Now, seeing as how the book is about a prostitute that Jack falls in love with i felt it almost NECESSARY to write about a love / heart break in the said song. And, seeing as how "Tristessa" was a spanish speaker I felt it (again) NECESSARY to write the song in spanish.
Tristessa's real name was hidden from the common reader to protect her integrity. So in the song I decided to revert back to her REAL name, the enchanting, mystical, sexual "Esperanza".
Here is a love affair song.
One for the faithful and the fallen.
"La guitarra se cantará"
Tracklist
| 1. | Esperanza | 2:41 |
Lyrics
Si te me vas Esperanza
No regreses a mi!
Si te me vas Esperanza
No regreses a mi!
Si me quieres a lado.
Dame mas que tu cuerpo
Soy tu hombre no mas
Te regreso jamas. Mi esperanza!
Ojala que recuerdes
de la sombra de mi
AMor, yo nunca podría
olvidarme de ti
Se crecera mas negro
El corazón al dentro
En mi pecho esta
Sin tu beso sera, mi Esperanza!
Cuando vea tu nombre
En el libro de muertos
Embezare caminando
Al lugar de tu cuerpo
La guitarra se cantara
Cada corde alcanzara
Al hogar de Dios
Lloarare con mi voz, a Esperanza.
Credits
Written by Joshua James
Performed by Joshua James & Evan Coulombe
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Joshua James inside of Willamette MTN
