La Paloma [English translation]

If a dove arrives at your window

treat her kindly, for it is me.

Tell them of your loves, joy of my life.

Crown her with flowers, that's a quirk of mine. 1

Oh little Chinese girl yes, oh give me your love.

Oh come with me little Chinese girl

to the place where I live.

When I got out of La Habana, I swear to God,

no one saw me leaving except for me,

and a little red fish 2 like a flower

came behind me, yes sir it did.

If a dove arrives at your window

treat her kindly, for it is me.

Tell them of your loves, joy of my life.

Crown her with flowers, that's a quirk of mine.

Oh little Chinese girl yes, oh give me your love.

Oh come with me little Chinese girl

to the place where I live.

Oh little Chinese girl yes, oh give me your love.

Oh come with me little Chinese girl

to the place where I live.

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I see another men and strange stars, too.

I think of you and and greet you from the window.

I am also far, in the sunniest country on earth,

know that I will never forget you.

The dove, oh, we must go there sometime,

one day, the hours of separation will hit us.

One day, I will come back.

1. Usually, "es cosa mía" means "it's my problem", but that does not make sense in context here2. A kind of red tropical fish, very appreciated for its flesh in Cuba and Mexico. By extension, it can also be a witty and playful person