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The Weeping Woman

Eidyllion

La Llorona (traditional mexican folk song)

No sé si el corazón peca, Llorona;
en aras de un tierno amor.
De una linda oaxaqueña, Llorona
más hermosa que una flor.
¿Porqué si te quiero quieres, Llorona
que yo la muerte reciba?
Que se haga tu voluntad, ay Llorona;
por suerte de Dios no viva.
Ay de ti, Llorona.
Llorona, tú eres mi xuca.
Me quitarán de quererte, ay Llorona;
pero de olvidarte nunca.

The Weeping Woman

I don't know if the heart sins, Weeping Woman;
in the name of a tender love.
Of a beautiful woman from Oaxaca, Weeping Woman
more beautiful than a flower.
Why if you want me, Weeping Woman,
do you want me to face death?
Let your will be done, oh Weeping Woman;
fortunately, I won't live.
Oh, woe is you, Weeping Woman.
Weeping Woman, you are my curse.
They will make me stop loving you, oh Weeping Woman;
but I will never forget you.