16th Century Man
Navigating the Sixteenth Century Seas: A Spanish Odyssey
Lyrics
Oh it's great to see our homeland
Expressing joy about being in the homeland.
Breathe the Iberian atmosphere
Enjoying the air and environment of the Iberian Peninsula.
Just because we are Hispanic
Acknowledging Hispanic identity.
Doesn't mean we're oceanic
Rejecting the idea that being Hispanic means being connected to the ocean.
Quite frankly we've had water up to here
Expressing frustration with water-related issues.
We've made waves to last a lifetime
Highlighting significant achievements or impacts.
We've been saturated, almost drowned
Feeling overwhelmed or inundated but resilient.
We are Spanish, not Caribbean
Emphasizing Spanish identity over Caribbean ties.
We are human, not amphibian
Asserting humanity over amphibian characteristics.
We'll seek our fortunes on Spain's solid ground
Choosing stability and opportunity in Spain.
There's no future in the new world
Expressing skepticism about the prospects of the New World.
Only fools believe the tales
Criticizing those who believe in unrealistic tales.
Of the gold of El Dorado
Dismissing the allure of El Dorado's gold.
Only suckers set their sails
Mocking those who embark on futile journeys.
We have seen the way the tide is turning
Observing a change in the prevailing trend.
Cortez is a charlatan
Questioning the credibility of Cortez.
We are on the ball, discerning
Asserting discernment and awareness.
We're anti-diluvian
Embracing an old-fashioned or traditional mindset.
Two very fine examples of
Sixteenth century man
Highlighting two exemplary individuals from the 16th century.
Two very modern samples of
Emphasizing modernity within the context of the 16th century.
Sixteenth, sixteenth century man
There are women who are lining
Noting the presence of women in various places.
Every avenue in every port
Describing the widespread availability of women in ports.
Now at last we'll get to grips with
Expressing readiness to confront unresolved issues.
The things they never equip ships with
Criticizing the lack of preparation in dealing with certain challenges.
We have sailed into our last resort
Choosing a final option or solution.
There's no gold mine in the new world
Rejecting the idea of wealth in the New World.
It's a trick to get recruits
Considering the allure of the New World a deception.
On the boat to El Dorado
Portraying a return to origins and principles.
We're returning to our roots
Choosing to go back to familiar and secure places.
We're going back to land locked ladies
Highlighting Cortez's restrictive actions.
Cortez never letz them board
Asserting a preference for staying within one's own territory.
All in all the point we've made is
Summarizing the main point of not wanting to travel abroad.
We don't want to go abroad
Two very fine examples of
-Sixteenth century man
-Two terra firma samples of
-Sixteenth, sixteenth century man
-Two very fine examples of
-Two terra firma samples of
-Sixteenth century man
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