Kali Uchis – If It’s To Be (Audio, Lyrics)

Kali Uchis unveils a Gustavo Santaolalla-produced soundtrack for Maya and the Three tagged “If It’s To Be”.

Kali Uchis If It’s To Be

Earlier this month, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) singer Kali Uchis heated things up with SZA, enlisting the “Love Galore” singer for an updated version of “fue mejor,” complete with a steamy music video.

Now, Uchis is switching gears.

Releasing her new single “If It’s To Be,” Uchis is going down the animated Netflix children’s movie route.

“If It’s To Be,” released just one week ahead of the premiere Netflix Futures’ Maya and the Three, is set to be included in the animated event and also received a Maya and the Three-themed lyric video.

Released in both English and Spanish, “If It’s To Be” tells a story of an antagonist determined to find her place among the Gods. With many inspirational lines about finding the courage to fight and flying high above all the negativity life has to offer, “If It’s To Be” is a change of pace for Uchis, but is a glowing example of her range and ability to mold her voice for any purpose.

Kali Uchis – If It’s To Be (prod. Gustavo Santaolalla)

Watch Movie Trailer (Maya and the Three)

Lyrics

[Intro]
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

[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 3]
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

[Chorus]
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
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
Si debe ser, es mi deber
Si debe ser, es mi deber