If It's To Be

"**If It's To Be**" (in Spanish "**Si Debe Ser, Es Mi Deber**") is a song by Kali Uchis from the *Maya And The Three* miniseries soundtrack. It was released as a double single on October 15, 2021.

## Background

The song was originally teased on September 30, 2021, when Netflix published the official trailers of the miniseries.

### Uchis' involvement

Since the series talks a lot about the empowerment of women, especially young women, Gustavo Santaolalla the soundtrack manager, knew that the main theme had to be performed by a woman who represented that same value. Thus, Santaolalla and Paul Williams, who wrote the lyrics, chose Uchis to add the missing ingredient to the song with her voice.

He said on an interview with *Sopitas*:

## Videos

* English
* Spanish
* Lyric videos

## Lyrics

My fate is coming closer, will I find the one that waits?

To hold the woman and the warrior lives in me today

If loving arms embrace my soul til' I fulfil the role

That I was always meant to play? Celestials lead my way

Faith, hope and courage, my companions in the night

And future songs to celebrate the reasons I must fight

Courage in my veins, wisdom in the scars

Meaning is my mission

Written in the stars

If I cannot walk, the last mile I will fly

My wings were gift of angels

Home is in the sky

The language of the gods cannot be taught

The messages are born of light

The war of wars that must be fought

If it’s to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Somewhere there's a marching heart I am never known that I'm not alone

Written in my father's dreams, my true love awaits and I’m on my way

If it’s to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Do the gods seek greater gods?

Then hear them when they pray

I hope that they will remember, remember me today

Lead me angels to the missing heart that lives to hold

The woman and the warrior for the light that lives inside my soul

If it's to be, it's up to me

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## Lyrics

Se acerca mi destino, finalmente podré ver

A la mujer guerrera que sé que debo ser

Hay alguien que me espera y tengo que encontrar

Para entregarle mi alma y así poder amar

Traigo fe y esperanza en esta canción

Llegar a ser quien debo ser, hoy día es mi misión

Marcas en mi piel, hablan de un lugar

Mi espíritu valiente, allí me ha de llevar

Ángeles y dioses, mi sendero guiarán

Saltando piedras, vallas, mis pasos cuidarán

Y si alguna vez no puedo caminar

Pues soltaré mis alas y entonces largaré a volar

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Fue mi padre que con pasión y fe, me hizo comprender

Que al fin, yo encontraré a ese amor total que siempre soñé

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Si debe ser, es mi deber

Dime si los dioses también suelen rezar

A otros dioses que sus ruegos pueden escuchar

Hoy que no me olviden y se acerquen a ayudar

Soy princesa y guerrera, y tengo que luchar

If it's to be, it's up to me

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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## Lyrics

Se acerca mi destino, finalmente podré ver

A la mujer guerrera que sé que debo ser

Hay alguien que me espera y tengo que encontrar

Para entregarle mi alma y así poder amar

Traigo fe y esperanza en esta canción

Llegar a ser quien debo ser, hoy día es mi misión

Marcas en mi piel, hablan de un lugar

Mi espíritu valiente, allí me ha de llevar

Ángeles y dioses, mi sendero guiarán

Saltando piedras, vallas, mis pasos cuidarán

Y si alguna vez no puedo caminar

Pues soltaré mis alas y entonces largaré a volar

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Si debe ser, es mi deber

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

Sabio

Fue mi padre que con pasión y fe, me hizo comprender

Que al fin, yo encontraré a ese amor total que siempre soñé

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

Dime si los dioses también suelen rezar

A otros dioses que sus ruegos pueden escuchar

Hoy que no me olviden y se acerquen a ayudar

Soy princesa y guerrera, y tengo que luchar

If it's to be, it's up to me

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Si debe ser, es mi deber

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Si debe ser, es mi deber

If it's to be, it's up to me

Si debe ser, es mi deber

Si debe ser, es mi deber

Si debe ser, es mi deber

## References

1. ↑ https://youtu.be/QrPMlYSbkEQ?si=i3e\_3RYlcHTLBH-K
2. ↑ https://youtu.be/Q5-N1\_Pb-60?si=PElywLWcKbymow8L
3. ↑ https://www.sopitas.com/cine-y-tv/gustavo-santaolalla-maya-y-los-tres-netflix-banda-sonora-kali-uchis/