No Queda Sino Batirnos

[Recurrent phrase of D. Francisco de Quevedo in the novel 'Captain Alatriste' by Arturo Pérez-Reverte to which, as I did in 'Finisterra', in the song 'La Cruz de Santiago', I want to pay a modest tribute once again... There are times when life challenges you to a duel, there is nothing left but to fight, we have no choice but to fight!!... Lyrics & Music: Txus (Mägo de Oz)]

There are fears that huddle
between one step and another
of the stairs that climb
from your dreams towards the sun.

And they lurk, and don't let
you choose your place
there is nothing left but to fight
there is nothing left but to fight.

There are doubts that mutilate us
there are debts of the heart
there are days that hinder us
there are gods who act like gods.
But there are voices that don't remain silent
if you know how to listen
they are the shouts of your people
that encourage you to fight.

And you will see that in life you have to suffer
and you will see that in life you have to fight
and in the end if you are strong you will win
there is nothing left but to fight,
there is nothing left but to fight.

Keep a friend close
and the enemy by your side
to learn how they think
and be prepared when they act.

The betrayals that truly kill
are the ones done with 'love'
and there is no stab more serious
than the steel of a voice.

And the sweat of your brow will quench
your thirst for having dreams and living
and life will be your greatest rival
there is nothing left but to fight, there is nothing left but to fight.

There are fears that huddle
if your voice shelters them...