Ventanita Florida

Florida Little Window

Ventanita Florida

It was a clear nightFue una noche clara
That only the star was illuminating.Que alumbraba tan sólo el lucero.
Next to my humble windowJunto a mi humilde ventana
'I swear' -he said- 'my love is eternal'"te juro" -decía- "mi amor es eterno"
I gave him my lifeYo le di mi vida
And amidst sweet promises, he left.Y entre dulces promesas se fue.
Alone and movedSola y conmovida
To the gate, I entrusted my love.A la reja mi amor le confié.

Florida little windowVentanita florida
Of my old shack,De mi vieja tapera,
On your gate is hangingEn tu reja prendida está
My timid illusion.Mi tímida ilusión.
When I open you, I seeAl abrirte contemplo
A garden of hope,Un jardín de esperanza,
Little window, and I finally close youVentanita, y te cierro al fin
Singing for my love.Cantando por mi amor.

But it was a liePero fue mentira
His promise of lasting love.Su promesa de amor duradero.
Since winter cameDesde que vino el invierno
Night after night, I wait for him in vain.Una noche tras otra yo en vano lo espero.
Not even hopeYa ni la esperanza
Is left to see him return.Va quedando de verlo volver.
I loved him so much!¡tanto que lo quise!
Why did he deceive me, why?¿para qué me engañó, para qué?

Florida little windowVentanita florida
Of my old shack,De mi vieja tapera,
On your withered gate isEn tu reja marchita está
The flower of his betrayal.La flor de su traición.
When I open you, the nightAl abrirte, la noche
Chills my soul,Hasta el alma me hiela,
Little window, and I finally close youVentanita, y te cierro al fin
Crying for my love.Llorando por mi amor.