Fadinho da Tia Maria Benta [English translation]

Don't look at me don't look

Because I am not your love

I am not like the fig tree

That gives fruit without flower

Oh comrade Maria Benta1

Your boy is better

The evil is not so strong

Which just makes it worse

Oh clear blue eyes

Contrary to my living

What joy do you have love

In seeing me perish

Oh comrade Maria Benta

Your boy is better

The evil is not so strong

Which just makes it worse

I have within my chest

Recently arrived to the heart

Two words that say

To love yes to leave you no

Oh comrade Maria Benta

Your boy is better

The evil is not so strong

Which just makes it worse

The waves of your hair

Are blonde and perfumed

They are networks that hold themselves

The love-stricken souls

Oh comrade Maria Benta

Your boy is better

The evil is not so strong

Which just makes it worse

1. By the way, Bento/a also means blessed in Portuguese