Sí señor [English translation]

Yes sir, yes sir,

It’s my son!1

Of course, of course!

Dancer, dancer, come enjoy the son!

Yes sir, of course!

Yes sir, yes sir,

It’s my son!

Of course, of course!

Dancer, dancer, come enjoy the son!

Yes sir, of course!

Here’s my son, the fruit of inspiration.

It comes from the forest and the cane fields.

A happy song full of tradition,

Like the sun peaking over the mountains.

It’s born from the soul,

Full of blue skies and palm trees.

Yes sir, it’s my son!

Yes sir, yes sir,

It’s my son!

Of course, of course!

Dancer, dancer, come enjoy the son!

Yes sir, of course!

Yes sir, yes sir,

It’s my son!

Of course, of course!

Dancer, dancer, come enjoy the son!

Yes sir, of course!

Coffee and tobacco is the heart of the son,

With the rhythm of a horse’s gallop.

Find the step and the sound.

Sing out your happiness like the rooster’s call.

The party’s begun,

And the aroma of albahaca & hierbabuena2 are in the air!

Come dance my son!

Yes sir, yes sir,

It’s my son!

Of course, of course!

Dancer, dancer, come enjoy the son!

Yes sir, of course!

Rhythm of excitement,

Of smiles and enjoyment.

Music full of life and party with my tasty son.

Yes sir, of course!

Do it well, do it well,

Dancer, dancer.

Back and forth,

Make it tasty!

Do it well, do it well,

Dancer, dancer.

Back and forth,

Make it tasty!

I sing to everyone,

And offer my good feelings

With the deep affection that in my homeland is a guarantee.

It goes like this:

Do it well, do it well,

Dancer, dancer.

Back and forth,

Make it tasty!

One mankind,

With one heart

That, mercifully

Will bring us peace and love,

God willing

(Do it well, do it well)

With flavor.

(Dancer, dancer )

What a great party!

(Back and forth)

Oh that’s good.

Make it tasty.

(Do it well, do it well)

Please

(Dancer, dancer)

Faster3

(Back and forth)

You too

(Make it tasty)

[Music – lute solo]

Yes sir

Of course!

What's up?

Yes sir

Of course!

What's up?

Rhythm of excitement,

of smiles and enjoyment

Music full of life and party with my tasty son!

Yes sir, of course!

(Do it well, do it well)

(Dancer, dancer)

(Back and forth)

Make it tasty!

(Do it well, do it well)

(Dancer, dancer)

(Back and forth)

Make it tasty!

I sing for everyone,

And offer my good feelings

With the deep affection that in my homeland is a guarantee.

It goes like this:

(Do it well, do it well)

With flavor!

(Dancer, dancer)

How good this is.

(Back and forth)

Oh how good!

(Make it tasty)

(Do it well, do it well)

Hurry!

(Dancer, dancer)

The dawn is coming!

(This son is done.)

(Yes sir, of course)

Dang!

1. Although the Spanish word "son" literally means the English word "sound", THIS SONG IS ABOUT "SON CUBANO", a GENRE OF MUSIC and DANCE. For more information, see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_cubano2. Albahaca, hierbabuena = Herbs used in Cuban cooking. Source: Liner notes3. Literally, quicken your pace