Lolo José [English translation]

When he was king

He greets with vigor

His grip is strong

And he walks straight

He speaks eloquently

He dresses handsomely

He has a sharp mind

Everyone looks up to him

Now he is tired

His body is frail

He just looks out the window

And the slow drop of the rain

And his first question in the morning

What has he accomplished

By the passing of ninety years

When he was young and strong

Koro:

Grandfather Jose, Grandfather Jose

Grandfather Jose is now old

But I still love him

Even though he is obsolete

In the throngs of his memories

He is always alone

Not a look expected

From the child that doesn't give him a chance

And his first question in the morning

Can he still expect something

Some light in his remaining years

Now that he is old and obsolete

Koro:

Grandfather Jose, Grandfather Jose

Grandfather Jose is now old

But I still love him

Even though he is obsolete

In the darkness he hopes

All day he waits

If he can still see the wonder

From the past that he can't forget

And the spirit of yesterday

Can no longer be found

And the rays of the morning

Has been washed by the rain

And the aches in the heart

Cannot be equaled

If it's possible, when it's possible

Can it ease the sorrow

Koro:

Grandfather Jose, Grandfather Jose

Grandfather Jose is now old

But I still love him

Even though he is obsolete