A Dios le pido [English translation]

That my eyes wake up

with the light of your sight,

I ask of God

that my mother doesn't die

and that my father remembers me,

I ask of God.

That you stay by my side

and that you never leave me, my love,

I ask of God.

That my soul does not rest

when it concerns loving you, my love,

I ask of God.

For the days that for me remain

and the nights that yet haven't come,

I ask of God.

For the children of my children

and the children of your children,

I ask of God.

That my nation does not shed so much blood

and it lift up my people,

I ask of God.

That my soul does not rest

when it concerns loving you, my love,

I ask of God.

One more second of life to give you

and my entire heart to surrender,

one more second of life to give you

and to stay always by your side,

one more second of life,

I ask of God.

That if I die, be it from love

and if I fall in love, be it with you,

and that to your voice may this heart belong,

everyday I ask of God.

That if I die, be it from love

and if I fall in love, be it with you,

and that to your voice may this heart belong,

everyday I ask of God,

I ask of God.