Caballo viejo [English translation]

(× 2)

When love arrives like this, in this way

You don't even realise

The genipap tree comes to life again

The guamacho tree flowers and the rope snaps.

The horse is put out to pasture

Because he is old and tired

But they don't realize that a heart that is tied

When the reins are released

Becomes a runaway horse.

And if the old horse meets a chestnut filly

His heart is pulverized, he ignores the bridle

And he ignores the bit and the halter won't stop him.

(× 2)

When love arrives like this, in this way

You are not to blame,

Love has no schedule

Or a date on the calendar

When desires are joined.

The horse is put out to pasture

And his days are numbered

He crosses the plains with a hurried step

To meet his filly

Who has poisoned him.

The colt has time for time

But because he's too old

The old horse cannot lose

The flower he's given

Because when this life is over

There are no more chances.