Cantiga da Terra [English translation]

I want to see what gifts the Earth will give to me

As morning breaks:

The pennyroyal, the corn and the guavas,

The fruits of the vine and the apple tree.

Oh water nymph, mother of the ceaseless rains

I don't want your storms anymore

I want bright skies in the month of April;

The celebrations in the town square.

La, ra, la, li, ra, la, ra...

I want to get yams and lemons

Peppermint and rosemary.

I want to sing charambas and songs*

So I can see you're close to me.

And, the twists and turns of your dance,

I want to lead with my singing

And I will greet the fertile fields in your eyes

Following the rhythm of the drums.

La, ra, la, li, ra, la, ra...

I want to see what gifts the Earth will give to me

As morning breaks:

The pennyroyal, the corn and the guavas,

The fruits of the vine and the apple tree.

Oh water nymph, mother of the ceaseless rains

I don't want your storms anymore

I want bright skies in the month of April;

The celebrations in the town square.

La, ra, la, li, ra, la, ra...

• Artist:Dulce Pontes
• Album:Caminhos (1996)