Born on the east side in the barrio badlands   Juan cortez walks the streets, he's a proud man   He loves a girl with eyes that sparkle like diamonds   Troubled world makes him fight for his woman   La raza      From the south blows the wind of la raza   The legends all told   Follow the sun to the great river valley   La raza del sol      Bold an' strong, find a life 'cross the border   It ain't easy hassling with law and order   In the soul stands the strength of the family   Holding on with the spirit and glory   La raza      From the south blows the wind of la raza   The legends all told   Follow the sun to the great river valley   La raza del sol