These last days I've been listening to my old Ismael Serrano's album. And once again I've felt moved by these two songs you'll see below these words.
They remember me perfectly the days when these two great, horrible disasters took place.
I remember watching this image on the news, after my dad told me he was hearing on the radio that something strange was happening in the US. I couldn't find anything in the Spanish channels. It was too soon. But I found bbc channel and even the tv presenters didn't know what they were seeing and trying to explain.
Three years later, in Spain, we had to suffer the terrorist attack in Madrid. It was so awful, too! I can't forget some images that will be in my mind forever. And I wasn't there, so imagine the people who had to attend all this macabre spectacle.
All Spanish people couldn't believe that someone could try to hurt not only the ones who were on the train, but also their families. Why politics of the time helped this to happen. We didn't want that. We didn't want to be part of the decisions Spanish government was taking and that help these two horrible events to take place. I didn't want it.
It was also the time when I could vote for first time in my life. And for me, it was something important. I could participate. I could help to decide how I wanted my country to change and to which direction.
I participated on all demonstrations in the streets asking for peace, and a new way of running our country. I wanted to be part of that public opinion that the second song mentions. And surrounded by so many people, I thought we could change the world. I really did.
Now, six years later, I see that the world hasn't changed so much. Same people are directing our lives, in very similar directions. And many more things should be improved.
If I were in the same situation again I would do the same things again, I would vote to the same party, and I would participate in manifestations again.
I've lost part of my hope. But I still want to think everything can be better with time. Our government is not doing everything as good as it should, but I still prefer it to the other big political party. Of course!
And these songs help me to keep on with a positive feeling. Those people who were asking for a better place, a better life, must be continue thinking in the same way... Why should I lose this positive feelings, these beautiful expectations?
They remember me perfectly the days when these two great, horrible disasters took place.
I remember watching this image on the news, after my dad told me he was hearing on the radio that something strange was happening in the US. I couldn't find anything in the Spanish channels. It was too soon. But I found bbc channel and even the tv presenters didn't know what they were seeing and trying to explain.
Three years later, in Spain, we had to suffer the terrorist attack in Madrid. It was so awful, too! I can't forget some images that will be in my mind forever. And I wasn't there, so imagine the people who had to attend all this macabre spectacle.
All Spanish people couldn't believe that someone could try to hurt not only the ones who were on the train, but also their families. Why politics of the time helped this to happen. We didn't want that. We didn't want to be part of the decisions Spanish government was taking and that help these two horrible events to take place. I didn't want it.
It was also the time when I could vote for first time in my life. And for me, it was something important. I could participate. I could help to decide how I wanted my country to change and to which direction.
I participated on all demonstrations in the streets asking for peace, and a new way of running our country. I wanted to be part of that public opinion that the second song mentions. And surrounded by so many people, I thought we could change the world. I really did.
Now, six years later, I see that the world hasn't changed so much. Same people are directing our lives, in very similar directions. And many more things should be improved.
If I were in the same situation again I would do the same things again, I would vote to the same party, and I would participate in manifestations again.
I've lost part of my hope. But I still want to think everything can be better with time. Our government is not doing everything as good as it should, but I still prefer it to the other big political party. Of course!
And these songs help me to keep on with a positive feeling. Those people who were asking for a better place, a better life, must be continue thinking in the same way... Why should I lose this positive feelings, these beautiful expectations?
Sorry for writing the entry in English and then show Spanish songs... I would love to translate them, or at least one of them... I hope to have some time soon.
The singer is really good, he writes his songs and his music, and for me, he is one of the best musicians nowadays in Spain. At least, from the "new" ones.
I hope you liked the songs and the music.
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