Y+Volvere

"Y Volvere" as performed by Los Bunkers

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Lyrics:

Amor adios No se puede continuar Ya la magia termino Ahora tengo que marchar Sera mejor Seguir nuestra soledad Si hoy el cielo se cubrio Quizas mañana brie el sol

Coro (2x)

No sufras mas Quizas mañana nuestro llanto quede atras Y si me dices que tu amor me esperara Entre la luz de mi cendero alumbraras Y volvere Como una ave que retorna a su nidal Veras que pronto volvere y me quedare Por esa paz que siempre, siempre tu me das Y volvere

A tus brazos Cai de las estrellas brillaran Nuestro amor renacera

=-=-=-=-= This particular song was mentioned in the book, "Ceremony," written by Leslie Marmon Silko, on more than one occasion. In the very opening of the story, we are introduced to the character, Tayo, who is a World War II Veteran that is struggling with illnesses. Just like a familiar smell, or sight can trigger a memory, this song is also a "familiar love song, two words again and again, 'Y volvere'" by Tayo (Silko 6). At this point in the story, he is reminded of what it was like when he was still in the service. After returning from the war, Tayo experiences a sort of post traumatic stress syndrome, and cannot live his life in a "normal" fashion. He is awaken every night from nightmares, and is haunted by the many smells, sights and sounds that remind him of his time spent overseas in the war. As part of his recovery efforts, he seeks help from traditional healers; which end up becoming a journey. The further I read into the story, I noticed that this song was mentioned again later on in the book.

The second mention of the term, "Y volvere" comes on page 97, when Tayo is delivering a letter for his uncle Josiah (Silko). "A scratchy Victrola way playing guitars and trumpets; a man sang sad Spanish words, 'Y volvere' were the only words Tayo could understand" (Silko 97). Roughly translated, I believe it to mean "And I will." Anyway, from this part in the book, Tayo is still on his way to recovery, and has been with his Uncle Josiah delivering a letter to the lady he's interested in. By this time, my interested was peaked, and I had to search this song, and find out some more information about it. I'm not sure who the original writer is, as all I found was that it's a mariachi song. I hope that you find this just as interesting as I have. =-=-=-=-=

___ Works Cited:

Silko, Leslie Marmon. //Ceremony//. New York: Penguin Books. 1977. Print.

Nacionalrecords. //Los Bunkers 'Y Volvere.'// YouTube, 20 June 2007. Web. 29 Nov. 2009.

Lopez, George. "Y Volvere." //El Mariachi.com.// George Lopez, 1998-2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. .