Con permiso
Alberto Mastra
With Permission
I came back, because they called me
those who made
yesterday my beats.
The ones who danced with me,
the capable men
to give this criolla
everything from the heart.
I came back, with all the desire
to be the milonga
the muse of the people,
that the name I carry,
was born from the people.
With permission, if they allow me,
with permission,
I won't bother you,
I am milonga
and wherever I step
I don't like to be in the way.
With permission, if they allow me,
with permission,
I feel like dancing
and if you notice that I am somewhat aged,
please don't tell me,
you will make me cry.
I know that everything is lost,
that's why I understand
that I am forgotten
and whoever remembers me
will be out of sadness
to see me older
for being more faithful.
And I will continue pretending
that I am the invincible
milonga of the people,
until Carriego,
takes me with him.
