Xican writes and performs ‘Nueva Tierra,’ a powerful anthem that mixes indigenous rhythms with modern beats. The lyrics writer Leandro Mariva Rivas pens a story of resilience and ancestral pride. The tune blends the ancient and the contemporary, creating a bridge between past and present.
Released: February 27, 2026
Nueva Tierra
Xican
Nueva Tierra Lyrics English Translation by Xican
Leandro Mariva Rivas describes a ‘new land’ where the past and present collide, with lines like, ‘I’m the root, I’m a volcano that breathes.’ The performer uses vivid imagery of volcanic rock and ancestral drums to highlight the enduring strength of his heritage.
Cualli Tonalli‘Good day’,
Escuchalisten,
Desde El Ombligo Del Cerrofrom the ‘hill’s navel’,
Late La Vozthe voice is beating.
Nican Nica Tlalli Tlen Noyollo‘Here’ is the ‘land of my heart’,
Pisando Fuerte Tlachinolli En El Ojostepping hard, ‘scorched earth’ in my eye.
Nican Huehuetl Cenca Hueyi Sonido‘Here’ the ‘ancient drum’ has a massive sound,
Cada Golpe Mis Abuelos Contigowith every beat, my ancestors are with you.
Paso Lento Tropa En La NeblinaSlow step, troops in the mist,
Camanahuatl Suena Vibra La Colina‘ancient speech’ sounds, the hill’s vibrating.
Soy Raíz Soy Volcán Que RespiraI’m the root, I’m a volcano that breathes,
Soy El Grito Que En La Piedra Se AfilaI’m the shout that’s sharpening on the stone.
Ma Xiquitta Digo Mira Lo Que Traigo‘Behold’, I say look at what I’m bringing,
Lengua Vieja Con Colmillo No Me Caigoancient tongue with wisdom, I won’t fall.
Entre Concreto Sigo Hablando Con El MaízIn the concrete, I’m still talking to the corn,
Tlazohcamati Sigo Firme Sigo Aquí‘thank you’, I’m standing firm, I’m still here.
Tlalli Yancuic‘New land’,
Boom Boom Boomboom boom boom,
Campa Tonehua Nimitstlatlauh‘where it hurts, I implore you’,
Tlalli Yancuic‘new land’.
Boom Boom BoomBoom boom boom,
Desde Anáhuac Hasta El Barrio Actualfrom ‘the valley’ to today’s hood,
Tlalli Yancuic‘new land’,
Boom Boom Boomboom boom boom.
Se Levanta La Palabra AncestralThe ancestral word is rising,
Tlalli Yancuic‘new land’,
Boom Boom Boomboom boom boom,
Somos Guerra Somos Paz Totalwe’re war, we’re total peace.
Ni Macehualli Pero Mente De JaguarJust a ‘common man’ but with a jaguar’s mind,
Entre Sombras Mi Palabra Va A Brillaramong the shadows, my word’s gonna shine.
En Español Tiro Filo Pa’ Que EntiendasIn Spanish, I’m throwing edge so you understand,
En Nahuatl Suena Fuego Entre Las Piedrasin ‘the native tongue’, fire sounds among the stones.
Nimitzittaz Te Veo Cuando Mientes‘I’ll see you’, I see you when you lie,
Tu Discurso Es Cartón Frente A Los Viejos Serpientesyour speech is cardboard before the ‘ancient wise ones’.
Yo Camino Con La Lluvia En La PielI’m walking with the rain on my skin,
Cada Gota Dice Cuida Cuida Lo Que Esevery drop says protect, protect what’s real.
Tlalticpac Bajo Mis Pies Siente El Peso‘On the earth’ beneath my feet, feel the weight,
Cada Paso Lenta Marcha Rezo Y Excesoevery step, a slow march, prayer, and excess.
Nican Nimitstlatla Tiro Luz En Lo GrisHere I ‘light it up for you’, throwing light into the gray,
De La Sierra Hasta La Urbe Sigo Hablando Por El Maízfrom the mountains to the city, I’m still speaking for the corn.
Tlen Ticca‘What do you hear’
Quién Eres Si Arrancas Tu RaízWho are you if you rip out your roots?
Ma Xicochi Ma Xicchoca‘Go to sleep, let yourself cry’
Duerme El Miedo Llora Lo Que Fue PeroLet the fear sleep and mourn what used to be, but
Nican Nica No Me Borra Tu Papel‘I’m right here,’ your paper can’t erase me
Soy La Voz Que Se Tatuó En El Tezontle De La PielI’m the voice tattooed into the ‘volcanic rock’ of the skin
Cuando Tiemble La Ciudad Escucha BienWhen the city shudders, you’d better listen close,
Ese Trueno Es Mi Idioma Renaciendo Otra Vezthat thunder’s my language being born once again
Tlalli Yancuic‘New Land’
Boom Boom BoomBoom Boom Boom
Campa Tonehua Nimitstlatlauh‘Where it hurts, I’m calling out to you’
Tlalli Yancuic‘New Land’
Boom Boom BoomBoom Boom Boom
Desde Anáhuac Hasta El Barrio ActualFrom ‘the valley of Mexico’ to today’s neighborhood
Tlalli Yancuic‘New Land’
Boom Boom BoomBoom Boom Boom
Se Levanta La Palabra AncestralThe ancestral word’s rising up
Tlalli Yancuic‘New Land’
Boom Boom BoomBoom Boom Boom
Somos Guerra Somos Paz TotalWe’re total war, we’re total peace
Nueva Tierra Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Nueva Tierra’ is a tribute to cultural identity. The song, performed by Xican, is a celebration of ancestral roots and modern survival.