Hoy mi deber [English translation]

Today my task was

to sing for the homeland

to lift the flag

go join on the square

Today was a rather optimistic moment

a renaissance

a conquering sun.

But I miss you

It's been so many days

that I want and cannot

be joyful.

I think of your hair

that explodes on my pillow

and I cannot

fight another fight.

Today I, who had to

sing in choirs

hide from the day

only murmuring this.

What do I do so far away

giving motives

to this dirty

cruel trick of the senses.

Your little mouth

in my kiss

conquers, takes over

there is no recess.

Your body and my body

singing sweat

possessed sounds

feverish shivering

Today my task was

to sing for the homeland

to lift the flag

go join on the square

And I think that maybe

finally I made it

dreaming of your embrace

flying by your side.

• Artist:Silvio Rodríguez
• Album:Unicornio (1982)