Cansaço [English translation]

Behind this mirror, who is that

With his / her gaze fixed on mine?

Someone who had been here among the living

And now is gone somewhere, under the Lord's providence

Leaving his gaze confined in my eyes

Who is that, sleeping in my bed, trying to dream my dreams?

Someone has died right here in this bed and now is calling for me

In the distance, blended in my dreams

Whatever it's what I do or not, many others did the very same

And here's the source of my weariness :

To feel that whatever it's what I try* to do,

Many others have tried the very same

• Artist:Amália Rodrigues