El Hijo Del Pueblo
José Alfredo Jiménez
The Son of the People
It's my pride to have been born
In the humblest neighborhood
Away from the hustle
And the false society
I am not unfortunate
To not be a son of the people
I count myself among the people
Who have no falsehood
My destiny is very even
I want it as it comes
Enduring sadness
Or chasing after illusion
I am on the path of life
Very happy with my poverty
Since I don't have money
I have a lot of heart
Descendant of Cuauhtémoc
Mexican by fortune
Unlucky in love
I am a drunkard and troubadour
But how many millionaires
Would want to live my life
To sing to poverty
Without feeling any fear
That's why I'm proud
To be from the humblest neighborhood
Away from the hustle
And the false society
I compose my songs
For the people to sing them
And the day the people fail me
That day I will cry
