Candido & America - Lyrics - Eddie From Ohio

Eddie from Ohio is an American folk band. Formed in 1991 in Northern Virginia, the band has achieved considerable local success, winning four Wammies and a nationwide following, all outside the purview of major record labels.

Today the sun will rise in the east I will raise my eyes to the canyon As the campfire dies, my América lies Asleep, and dreaming of home. She is asleep, and dreaming of home. But home is here in the canyon It is red clay, and dust, and no rain And when I have a son, he will know where he's from I am a man, and I have a name My name Cándido A big bright car on the highway A hit-and-run; he hit me, and I ran There's my Mexican blood in American mud I am running as fast as I can 'Cause there's nothing left for me in the old country Just heartbreak, and shame, and old truth If there's life to be found in this angel of towns I'll find it; I'll find it for you I will make us a new life, América Forget Mexico América, don't you cry I promise you, it'll be all right América, dry your eyes Today the sun will set in the west I will raise a voice to the canyon As the campfire dies, my América lies Awake, and dreaming of home She is awake, and dreaming of home. But I'll sing-- Oh, oh, oh. (Cuando el fogón se apaga, América se acuesta y sueña de su tierra querida, querida)