I want to see what gifts the Earth will give to me
As morning breaks:
The pennyroyal, the corn and the guavas,
The fruits of the vine and the apple tree.
Oh water nymph, mother of the ceaseless rains
I don't want your storms anymore
I want bright skies in the month of April;
The celebrations in the town square.
La, ra, la, li, ra, la, ra...
I want to get yams and lemons
Peppermint and rosemary.
I want to sing charambas and songs*
So I can see you're close to me.
And, the twists and turns of your dance,
I want to lead with my singing
And I will greet the fertile fields in your eyes
Following the rhythm of the drums.
La, ra, la, li, ra, la, ra...
I want to see what gifts the Earth will give to me
As morning breaks:
The pennyroyal, the corn and the guavas,
The fruits of the vine and the apple tree.
Oh water nymph, mother of the ceaseless rains
I don't want your storms anymore
I want bright skies in the month of April;
The celebrations in the town square.
La, ra, la, li, ra, la, ra...