It’s so nice to know that no matter how far I go
whenever I am back home, there remain all the songs
that we learned together.
How nice is the security knowing,
regardless of distance, although you may be far,
I feel close to you, in the early morning.
I’m grateful to know, my love, that in life
caminar bonito (to walk nice)
its something that I want, always coming home
to be together.
And I’m grateful to understand the humble choice
caminar bonito (to walk nice)
with every day I choose, knowing life is like mountains that
I want to cross with you by my side.
BRIDGE
How nice to know that as far as I am,
when I return, there’ll be a hug waiting in silence
until I wake up.
Those bitter moments, those foggy days, some faltering steps
walking at your side
they turn into wind embracing my body, and there we fly.
I’m grateful to know, my love, that in life
caminar bonito (to walk nice)
is what I want to do, to come home, to be together.
And I’m grateful to understand my humble choice,
caminar bonito (to walk nice)
(x3)
with every day I choose, knowing life is like mountains that
I want to cross with you by my side.
Caminar Bonito
by Natalia Lafourcade.
Did you think I’d make another playlist without a Natalia song? One of the best artists to describe love does it again with this song. As we confirm our feelings, as we accept this new stage in our love, we find ourselves maturing along with it. This song is a reflection on the security that a strong love can provide, the beauty in choosing to walk alongside someone in life, and appreciation of the moments we’ve shared. Its also a symbol of my philosphy in relationships. We walk our own paths as individuals and in relationships we choose to walk together but we remain individuals. The romance is in our choice to walk together, tu y yo.
This is what Natalia herself had to say about this song:
“It's a love letter I composed to my love partner. He is one of my many muses.
It talks about the gratitude of knowing that you have a home and a travel companion. Knowing that everyone has a different path, but somehow those paths are shared. It talks about life and how walking through it can feel like going on a mountain. But always making the decision to walk it beautifully. Do your best for each day and live your best. The mountains of Peru and the Quero communities were the inspiration to write this lyric that reminds me of the humility and the generosity in life. Today being away from the stages, I think that place is also my home, it is also a very important companion in my life that I love, and I plan to continue caring and cultivating until I am allowed.”
This section doesnt have lyrics explanations as I think the lyrics are rather straightforward, especially in the english translation. However, I did want to highlight some things I love about this song. This song, like the rest of the album was recorded with a live band. It gives the music such an organic feel. Its literally happening as its being recorded all live. You can literally hear the static noise in the room at 3:29 - 3:39. That time stamp is also such a beautiful acapella moment that literally brings the idea of us walking together to the forefront of the song. As if we needed any reminder about the message lol.
Qué bonito saber que, si lejos me voy
Cuando yo regrese
En la casa estarán
Todas esas canciones que nos aprendimos
Qué bonito es tener tanta seguridad
De que, en la distancia
Aunque lejos estés
Tan cerquita te siento en las madrugadas
Y agradezco saber que la vida, mi amor
Caminar bonito
Es algo que deseo
Regresar siempre a casa para estar contigo
Y agradezco entender una humilde elección
Caminar bonito
Cada día yo elijo
Pues la vida son montañas que yo quiero atravesar juntitos
Qué bonito es saber que, si lejos me voy
Cuando yo regrese
Un abrazo estará
Esperando en silencio hasta que despierte
Esos tragos amargos
Esos días nublados, algunos tropiezos
Caminando a tu lado
Se convierten en viento abrazando mi cuerpo y ahí volamos
Y agradezco saber que la vida, mi amor
Caminar bonito
Es algo que deseo
Regresar siempre a casa para estar contigo
Y agradezco entender una humilde elección
Caminar bonito
Cada día yo elijo
Pues la vida son montañas que yo quiero atravesar juntitos
Cada día yo elijo
Pues la vida son montañas que yo quiero atravesar juntitos
Cada día yo elijo
Pues la vida son montañas que yo quiero atravesar juntitos