La Sandunga [English translation]

Sandunga1, oh my God.

Sandunga, don't be unthankful

Oh, my beloved mama.

Alas, sandunga, sandunga, oh my God.

Sandunga, don't be unthankful,

Oh, my beloved mama.

The day before yesterday I went to you house,

I hit the padlock three times.

You're no use for the matters of love,

because you're a heavy sleeper.

My Sandunga, sandunga, oh my God.

Sandunga, don't be unthankful,

oh, my beloved mama.

You said you would go along with me

from the church to my hut,

but since you were not there I had to walk alone.

Alas, Sandunga, oh my God.

Sandunga, don't be unthankful,

oh, my beloved mama.

In Papaloapan2 riverside

I was taking a bath yesterday,

you pass by but won't look at me.

Alas, Sandunga, oh my God.

Sandunga, don't be unthankful,

oh, my beloved mama.

1. Sandunga is a popular Mexican dance, originated in Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The meaning of the word is still discussed, the most popular meaning refers to an arrogant or excessively proud woman.2. River located in the Mexican estate of Veracruz.

• Artist:Lila Downs
• Album:La Sandunga