Pénjamo [English translation]

We're reaching Pénjamo now,

its domes are already shining there.

From Corralejo

it looks like a mirror,

my beautiful Penjamo.

Its twin towers

are two spikes

fastened to the sun.

Its large variety of birds

that whistle from pure joy;

and that ride from Churipitzeo1

that Penjamo has

is a sigh

that over in Guanguitiro

becomes a song.

That I seemed to be from Pénjamo

someone from Cuerámaro told me.

That I'm from Penjamo

she had noticed

by what troublemakers

we are there.

After all, throughout Mexico

there are many

who are from Pénjamo.

If a girl

looks at you and bows her head,

it's that she's from Pénjamo.

Or if she looks at you

and then sighs,

she's also from there.

If a man because of a betrayal

is killed by another neighbor,

if he's determined, and very bold,

it's that he's from Pénjamo.

If he point-blank

invites you for a drink,

then it goes without saying.2

If you want to live in Pénjamo,

my warm and happy homeland,

give me a little kiss

that feels nice;

and here is Pénjamo

with its corners, and beautiful songs

that speak to you about love.

1. Churipitzeo is located in the Mexican state of Guanajuato in the municipality of Pénjamo2. I took it to mean there's no need to say that he's from Pénjamo.

• Artist:Pedro Infante