La negra tiene tumbao [English translation]

This black baby that is going on walking

This black baby has its own rhythm

And when people are watching her

She dances by the side she walks by really tight (busy)

The black woman walks with grace

And doesn’t walk along the side

If you want to reach straight away

You’d better walk head-on

So that there won’t be any obstacles

And come here you will beat everything.

If you want to be there first

You’d better run slowly

Enjoy life well

Even if simultaneously you will be taking measures

The black woman walks with grace

And doesn’t walk along the side

When people die

It is said that they were so nice

So nice when they were alive

Like the night and the day

But let them come and tell me the truth

I can’t stand the lies anymore

I enjoy life well

Even if simultaneously i have to take measures

The black woman walks with grace

And doesn’t walk along the side

Tiene tumbao

Anda derechito no camina de lao

Diosa de la noche, dulce como el melao

Otra como ella yo nunca he encontrao

Come here so as to be able to share

Because you are the beautiful black woman that makes me happy

I don’t want any other

You are the one who gives me inspiration

Without you i am dying

I need you my heart is breaking

I don’t want any other

If you aren’t here i feel desperate

Without you I am dying.

• Artist:Celia Cruz
• Album:La Negra Tiene Tumbao