[Verse 1]
Mariana, listen to me
I know an ocean lies between us
But dear lady, honest truly
I perceive more than I’ve seen thus far

[Chorus]
And you, you’re much stronger
Not much longer now ‘til this load comes off your back
You can shout now, let it out now
You don’t have to hold back
Have to hold back

[Verse 2]
Mariana, in your bright eyes
I see dark skies ever looming
But amiga if I had the sunshine I would wrap it 'round your neck to warm you

[Pre-Chorus]
Eastern beauty it’s a strange land
And we’re strangers in this life
But dear lady, honest truly
It gets easier now, let it in a little light

[Chorus]
And you, you’re much stronger
Not much longer now ‘til this load comes off your back
You can shout now, let it out now
You don’t have to hold back
Have to hold back
[Verse 3]
Mariana, when your voice fades
Oh your soul shines like a beacon
And dear lady when your boy says that he misses you do you hear him?

[Pre-Chorus]
Eastern beauty it’s a strange land
And we’re strangers in this life
But dear lady, honest truly
It gets easier now, let it in a little light

[Chorus]
And you, you’re much stronger
Not much longer now ‘til this load comes off your back
You can shout now, let it out now
You don’t have to hold-
You, you’re much stronger
Not much longer now ‘til this load comes off your back
You can shout now, let it out now
You don’t have to hold back
Have to hold back

[Outro]
Mariana, listen to me
You don’t have to hold back