Según El Color
Rubén Blades
According to the Color
Chucho, Jacinto, and Ramón say
that things are heating up,
they say the situation
is not good for anyone.
But Pablo, Felipe, and Simón
don't go out for party and dance,
and exclaim with emotion
things are better than before.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
Some have plenty of money,
and others only pain in life.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
When it's night in Japan,
it's still daytime here, sir.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
A rich man threw away bread,
the bread he didn't eat,
that same bread
was picked up by the one behind.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
This land is full of people,
each one carries a world in their mind.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
That's why I tell you
I don't criticize anyone.
Oh, but what a throwback.
Hey, don't tell me anything, sir.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
Learn my philosophy,
there's no opinion but mine.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
Ohhhhhh!
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
This life is like a painting,
each one sees the color that helps.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
To last, look, listen, and learn,
because in the world there are a thousand languages,
and a thousand kinds of people.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
In life, everything is relative,
there's an excuse and reason for everything. Friend!
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
What seems beautiful to you,
is garbage to another.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
In life, I find types
who think they know everything,
and can't find a lock
to fit a key.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
This land is full of people,
each one carries a different world in their mind.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.
For some, life is a dream,
for others, a nightmare.
Chorus:
Everything is according to the color
of the glass through which it is seen.