espera

esperanza spalding

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