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    skivob said:

    Smile solved :papeles mojados

    Trying to find english translation for Chambao's papeles mojados song. I am new to this forum so I may have missed it in my searches. Thanks for any help.
    Last edited by skivob; 04-12-2008 at 02:29 AM.
     
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    This song reflects the tragedy of illegal immigration

    Miles de sombras cada noche trae la marea
    navegan cargaos de ilusiones
    que en la orilla se quedan.

    The tide brings every night tousands of shadows
    They sail with deep and heartfelt hopes.
    That in the banks are left.


    Historias del dia a dia
    historias de buena gente
    se juegan la vida cansados,
    con hambre y un frio que pela.

    Everyday stories
    Good people stories
    The risk their own lifes, tired,
    Starving and in a freezing cold
    .

    Ahogan sus penas con una candela
    ponte tu en su lugar
    el miedo que sus ojos reflejan
    la mar se echó a llorar.

    They drown their sorrows with a bonfire
    Put yourself in their place
    Fear that their eyes reflect
    The sea began to mourn


    Muchos no llegan
    se hunden sus sueños Canciones de Chambao
    papeles mojados, papeles sin dueños.

    Many fail
    Their dreams sink. Chambao's songs
    Wet papers, papers without owners


    Frágiles recuerdos a la deriva
    desgarran el alma
    calaos hasta los huesos,
    el agua los arrastra sin esperanza
    la impotencia en sus gargantas
    con sabor a sal
    una bocaná de aire
    les daba otra oportunidad.

    Fragile memories to drift
    Tear the soul
    Drenched through
    Water drags them, hopeless
    Powerlessness in their throats
    Flavored salt
    A breath of air
    Given them another chance
    .

    Tanta injusticia me desespera
    ponte tu en su lugar
    el miedo que sus ojos reflejan.
    la mar se echó a llorar.

    So much injustice exasperates me
    Put yourself in their place
    The fear that their eyes reflect
    The sea began to mourn


    Greetings
     
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    skivob said:

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    Great song and video. Thanks for your help. This site is great. Es todo bueno.
     
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    xiurell said:

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    You're welcome