Matilde Lina

One midday I was lost in thought
One midday I was lost in thought
About the woman who made me dream
The clear waters of the Tocaimo River
Gave me strength to sing

Suddenly it came to my mind
That beautiful melody

And since I had nothing
I seized the moment
And since I had nothing
I seized the moment

This tune is by Leandro Díaz
This tune is by Leandro Díaz
But it feels like it's from Emilianito
It has verses that are really tiny
And a soft melody

It has a note that's very subdued
That doesn't seem like it's mine

And I was by the river
Thinking of Matilde Lina
And I was by the river
Thinking of Matilde Lina

This feeling grew stronger
This feeling grew stronger
That made my heart race
The beautiful song of the oriole
Accompanied this tune

Song of the soul, beloved song
That was sublime for me

When I remember you, Matilde
I felt fear for my life
When I remember you, Matilde
I felt fear for my life

If you see a man arriving at La Jagua
If you see a man arriving at La Jagua
He takes the road and heads to El Plan

Keep an eye out, in the Savanna
Lives a woman who's quite popular

She's elegant, everyone admires her
And in her town, she has fame

When Matilde walks by
Even the Savanna smiles
When Matilde walks by
Even the Savanna smiles