THE PATH (Dao-Blues)

THE PATH (Dao-Blues) Lyrics & Music: Alejandro Martinez-Esteve Sr. © 2025 Alejandro Martinez-Esteve Sr. . All rights reserved. The lyrics for the song “The Path” were inspired by a passage from the ancient philosophical text Tao Te Ching by Laozi. According to legend, in 517 B.C., a remarkable meeting took place between two great Chinese philosophers — Laozi and Confucius — whose teachings shaped the course of Eastern and world civilization. This encounter is considered one of the most beautiful and symbolic moments in the spiritual history of humankind. It reveals the meeting of two different ways to truth: Confucius — the teacher of order, ritual, and social harmony, and Laozi — the sage who spoke of the futility of ambition and vanity, calling for simplicity, humility, and action in harmony with the Way (Dao). Its essence lies in this: true perfection is not achieved through outward striving, but through inner stillness and freedom from the desire for control, glory, and power.