Entonces Me Voy Volando

Violeta Parra
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Translation

(tema de villancico)

(Christmas carol theme)


Este mantelito blanco

This little white tablecloth

Que lo bordó mi amá

Embroidered by my mother

A la virgen se lo llevo

I take it to the Virgin

La noche de navidad,

On Christmas night,

Me iré saltando barranca

I'll go jumping the ravine

Que estoy de felicidad.

Because I am filled with happiness.


En el mantel una polla

On the tablecloth, a chick

Que está empezando a emplumar,

That is 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 child 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 receives

Le venga a la maidrugá

Substance in the early morning,

Que en estos casos precisa

Which in these cases is needed

El mal de maternidad.

The malady of maternity.


De lana este chalequito

This little woolen vest

Qué bien le habrá de quedar

Will suit him 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 as not to be late.

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San José, Costa Rica June 16, 2024
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