Story Behind The Song
Old Mexican song from my years in Mexico in the 60s...one of my favorites with the mariachis at that time...I translated into a few English verses... my simple version with just voice & guitar...
| Song Length |
4:24 |
Genre |
World - South American, Latin - General |
Lyrics
LA MEDIA VUELTA
(Jose Alfredo Jimenez)
Te vas por que yo quiero que te vayas
A la hora que yo quiero te detengo
Yo sé que mi cariño te hace falta
Por que quieres o no, yo soy tu dueña
Yo quiero que te vayas por el mundo
Y quiero que conozcas mucha gente
Yo quiero que te besan otros labios
Para que me compares hoy como siempre
Bridge
Y si encuentras un amor que te comprenda
Y sientas que te quiere mas que a nadie
Entonces yo daré la media vuelta
Y me iré con el sol cuando muera la tarde
You're leaving, it's time for you to go
You're choosing a new path to follow
I know you will miss my arms around you
Whatever you do, I'll always love you
I want you to go out into the world now
I want you to find other lovers
To feel someone else's arms around you
So you can compare me with another
And if you find someone who understands you
Someone who loves you more than anyone
Then I'll know to let you go that our time is done
I'll walk away into the setting sun
Then I'll know to let you go and when the day is done
I'll say goodbye, I'll walk away into the evening sky
Spanish words & music: Jose Alfredo Jimenez
English: Francine Jarry