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Artist: Esperanza Spalding
Canonical path: /esperanza-spalding/espera
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Espera
Read Espera lyrics by Esperanza Spalding on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Espera
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People I almost gave up holding on
Watching us give into our fears
I almost believe
Almost believe
All the world is helpless sorrow
No hope for a bright tomorrow
But I'm not sure enough
To give it up... No
Now as I learn how I must work for change
I nearly cave in from the weight
I almost believe
Almost believe
All the sorrows will consume me
'Til peace among men I never can see
But I'm not sure enough to give it up
I'll keep faith
Like so many souls who won't be drowned
By evil in the world
I have faith in mankind
That we can guide our choices towards a healthy world
In time to ease our bind
For only hard work through time
Can change men's minds, I know
If we make some small changes now
We'll heal ourselves, some way, some how
I don't expect to ever taste the fruit
My life devoted could bring forth
I almost believe
Well I do believe
Oh the path to peace is endless
So, choosing to close our eyes makes our fault mendless
Of this I'm sure enough
I won't give up
I'm sure enough
And I won't give up
I'm sure enough
And I won't give up
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Esperanza Spalding performs "Espera", and this lyric page sits inside the Esperanza Spalding catalog on LyroVerse.
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