Entonces me voy volando

Victor Jara
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Este mantelito blanco

This little white tablecloth

que lo bordó mi amá

that my mom embroidered

a la Virgen se lo llevo

to the Virgin I will give it

la noche de Navidad,

on Christmas Eve night,

me iré saltando barranca

I'll go jumping over cliffs

que estoy de felicidad.

because I am so happy.


En el mantel una polla

On the tablecloth a chick

que está empezando a emplumar,

that's starting to grow feathers,

la amarro de la patita

I tie it by its little leg

no se me vaya a volar,

so it won't fly away,

cuando esté grande el niñito

when the little boy grows up

pollito le sacarán.

they will take the chick away.


Una olletita de fierro

A little iron pot

le habré de saber llevar

I will know how to handle

pa' que a la Virgen sustancia

so that the Virgin might

le venga a la maidrugá

receive substance in the early morning

que en estos casos precisa

because in such cases

el mal de maternidad.

there's a need for the motherhood ailment.


De lana este chalequito

This woolen little vest

qué bien le habrá de quedar

will fit so well

cuando refresque la tarde

when the afternoon cools

al niño lo abrigará.

it will keep the child warm.

Entonces me voy volando

Then I'll fly away

no me vaya a retrasar.

so I won't be late.

Moderated by Diego Martín
Caracas, Venezuela July 26, 2024
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