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When Lyrics by Rubén Blades

De Panamá a New York

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[Verso]
What does a blind man see earl' in the morning
What does he dream when he sleeps in the night
People who fear the tomorrow that's coming

[Estribillo]
When will they know?
When will they know?

[Verso]
Children are waiting for someone to help them
Roses are crushed just before they we're torn
Minds runnin' wild [?] darkness around him

[Bridge]
When will they know?
And so the world awaits another day
When things can come and show a better way
Of life
The sun is up; the rush is on again
Over and over everything's the same
Til when?
Til when?

[Verso]
On the horizon the sun comes out quietly
A little boy waves his hands in the air
As I walk by he suddenly called me
"Peace"
I heard him say
Then he went away
[?]

About “When” by Rubén Blades

Read the complete lyrics to "When" by Rubén Blades from the album "De Panamá a New York". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Salsa, Pop.

"When" is performed by Rubén Blades. from the album "De Panamá a New York" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "When", explore more songs by Rubén Blades using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"When" is credited to Rubén Blades. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"When" appears on "De Panamá a New York".

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