Soy Tico

Fellow blogger buddy Julie posted this a few months ago and I fell in love with the song. She did a translation and I stole borrowed it so I could have the lyrics and the Youtube clip all in one place. It's fun to listen to while you read the blog... at least, that's what I do!

Titulo: Soy Tico
Letra y Música: Carlos Guzman

Soy Tico, porque llevo a Costa Rica en las entrañas, porque lloro cuando escucho una guitarra, cuando trema una marimba y con la puesta del sol.
I am Tico, because I carry Costa Rica in the core of my being, because I cry when I hear a guitar, when the marimba plays, and with the sunset.

Soy Tico y si me asomo a la ventana me cautiva la montaña y se me alegra el corazón.
I am Tico and if I look out the window, the mountain captures me, and my heart is joyful.

Soy Tico, porque siento las canciones de mi tierra; porque vivo con la "Luna Liberiana", "El Huellón de la Carreta", "La Patriótica", y "Pasión."
I am Tico, because I feel the songs of my land; because I live with the "Liberian Moon," "The Cart Track," "The Patriot," and "Passion."

Soy Tico, y cuando miro la alborada, el lamento del yigüirro me acelera la emoción.
I am Tico, and when the I see the dawn, the call of the yigüirro (the national bird), makes my pulse race.

Y cuando caen los fuertes aguaceros es como si yo fuera la semilla me huele a tierra fértil el sendero llenando de ilusión mi alma sencilla.
And when the strong storms fall, I am like the seed outside, savoring the fertile field, filling my simple soul with dreams.

Soy Tico, porque cada vez que encuentro a un amigo forastero, le demuestro mi calor
I am Tico, because each time I meet a foreign friend, I demonstrate my warmth.

Soy Tico, porque vivo enamorado y orgullosos de la tierra que ha inspirado mi canción.
I am Tico, because I live infatuated and proud of the land that has inspired my song.

Y cuando caen los fuertes aguaceros es como si yo fuera la semilla me huele a tierra fértil el sendero llenando de ilusión mi alma sencilla.
And when the strong storms fall, I am like the seed outside, savoring the fertile field, filling my simple soul with dreams.

Soy Tico, porque una guaria morada me engalana la mirada y me impresiona de verdad
I am Tico, because a guaria morada (the national flower) enhances my view, and truly overwhelms me.

Soy Tico, y si eso no te dice nada yo te mostraré mi Patria. ¡dame la oportunidad!
I am Tico, and if this doesn´t convince you, I will show you my homeland. Just give me the opportunity!

Comments

[Julie]

What fun! I get to see myself quoted!
Now if I could only *sing* like that...
:-D

[Virginia]

Hi, My name is Virginia and I just starting
reading your comments. It is very informative and educational. I am coming to Costa Rica to buy property but as an end user. All my life I have been looking for peace of mind and I believe Costa Rica fits the bill. I am not a women of high maintenence but I am looking at property in the Ojochal area, Town of Osa. I was wondering if you can give me any input on this area, bluntly of course. Thanks a mil!
P.S. "Soy Tico" excellent!