Mestizo

I'm a mestizo in spirit, I'm a mestizo in mind
though I don't show it, the color of my skin
we're all mestizos, children of a father and mother,
who isn't?

If pure is neutral, I prefer the impure
the mix is the key, give me that combination
don't feed me bullshit, I prefer life
in all its colors

Of rifles and throats, of fools and slowpokes
of the absurdity of being dead
let's take a moment and talk about it all
and tell me how you see it, buddy

And even if I keep seeing the world going to hell
even if the revolution is long gone
even if I lose my battles and yours too, give me color

No parent should see their child die
even if the generals don't think the same
I only have one flag worthy of sacrifice
and it's the sheet that covers my wife's body
there's no honor in any bullet
though the generals don't think the same
no more useless tears, no more blood for skin, no more useless tears

No more lies and deceit
I know it's nothing new
since there's life in the world
paper balls with your life and your dreams
corrupt politicians neck-deep in mud

And even if I keep seeing the world going to hell
even if the revolution is long gone
even if I lose my battles and yours too, give me color