El Verde

A cinematic progressive folk meditation on humanity, greed, nature, and the fragile green world we share.

“El Verde” is a progressive folk piece that blends South American rhythmic traditions with expansive orchestral and rock elements. Built around the pulse of a chacarera groove, with bombo legüero and nylon guitars, the song unfolds through piano-driven harmony, electric guitars and bass, Andean quena, a lyrical bandoneón solo, and rich ensembles of strings and French horns. The result is a sound rooted in folkloric rhythm while moving freely through a broader, cinematic musical landscape.

The song tells a poetic story about humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Through vivid imagery such as the bleeding moon, forests fading, and the Earth being divided into pieces, the lyrics reflect on environmental destruction and the consequences of human greed. In its central section, Mother Earth herself speaks, confronting humanity with both pain and compassion, and reminding us that the life we depend on was born from her own fertile ground.

Featuring Andres Guazzelli on lead and backing vocals alongside a large choir of voices, “El Verde” also marks his first song performed entirely in Spanish. Written by Guazzelli, with lyrics co-written alongside Jack Dimensions, the piece ultimately balances warning with hope. It reflects on the fragile bond between humanity and the living world, and on the possibility of change through awareness and renewal.

Lyrics:

Sangra la Luna en el mar
Llanto pleno de dolor
La tierra repartiéndose
Verde, confuso color

Encuentro en el vuelo mucha mentira en el aire
El sol me cuenta una historia mientras que se apaga entre lágrimas

“Llora un delirio constante; al bosque lo mataron
El verde que conocíamos ya no existe más.”
Oí susurrar a la luna en la oscuridad
“La libertad llegará en lo que sembrás”

Sangra mí alma y lloré
Hacharon mis alas, también
Ya siento la sequedad
Me pudro y me hundo en el mar .

Hijo del hombre, ¿por qué me estás lastimando?
Si mi vientre gestó el verde que acompaña tus pasos, tu caminar.

Y si todos nos juntáramos, tierra fértil generosa,
ni un sólo pueblo del mundo pasaría hambre jamás.
La necedad de luchar por querer brillar.
Cosecharán llantos, muertos y oscuridad

Y aunque me estén destruyendo; bosque respira infinito.
Verde por verde cambiaron. Madre Tierra resistirá.
Traicionar mi raíz, mi huella ancestral
Reflexionar ya es un paso a la libertad

Track credits:

Music by Andres Guazzelli
Lyrics by Jack Dimensions & Andres Guazzelli.

●  Andres Guazzelli: lead and backing vocals, piano, percussion and programming.
●  Pablo Marino: nylon guitars.
●  Joaquín Alejandro Suárez: nylon guitars.
●  Nacho Sosa: electric guitar
●  Mauro Romero: bass.
●  Gonzalo Muñoz: bandoneón.
●  Jack Dimensions: backing vocals
●  Alvare Goco: backing vocals

Mixed and mastered by Andres Guazzelli.
Produced by Andres Guazzelli.

Photography courtesy of Siep van Groningen on Unsplash.