Cuando abras los ojos [English translation]

When you open your eyes

I'll be far away

don't keep the letter I'm leaving over the bureau (chest)

I don't want it to be a harmful witness

of this cruel failure, in spite of our love

not even the kiss I'm leaving as good-bye

will open those eyes that I worship with passion.

You'll still be asleep, while I leave

when you open your eyes and wish to embrace me

you'll find the emptiness which has taken my place

but in this letter I surrender my heart to you.

My love, resigning to you is resigning to life

and, do you know why? because I leave my life behind with you

Yes, I know you'll cry

and that hurts me, but doesn't stop me

because I do this for you, and tomorrow,

when you give life to another love

the child that we longed for so much, and I couldn't give you

for the reason we both know,

and if with your tears you curse me, you will bless me in the future

and you'll remember this night

this night of love and tears

Farewell my love

and remember me, forever

Not even the kiss I'm leaving as good-bye

will open those eyes that I worship with passion.

You'll still be asleep, while I leave

when you open your eyes and wish to embrace me

you'll find the emptiness which has taken my place

but in this letter I surrender my heart to you.