Victor recently had me listen to a cd Clandestino by this group called Manu Chao. I have to say it is one of the most orignal and “fun” cd’s I have listened to in a long time. Not only do they have this crazy song about a bongo playing monkey, but they have wonderful lyrics as well. I recently looked at the English translation for this one song, pretty moving if you have ever had your heart broken (at least I found it so).

:: La Despedida english Translation

I’m already cured, anesthetized
I’ve already forgotten you
Today I say good-bye
to your absence
I’m already in peace…
I’m not waiting for you anymore
I don’t call you anymore
I don’t deceive myself anymore
Today I erased you
from my patience
Today I was able to…
Since that day
when you left
I didn’t know
what to do with you
Yet are tamed
my feelings
It’s better this way…
Today I made fun
of sadness
Today I got rid of
the memory of you
I don’t miss you anymore
Yet I tore off
I’m already in peace…
I’m already cured, anesthetized
I’ve already forgotten
I’m already cured, anesthetized
I’ve already forgotten
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
every hour, every day
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
every minute that I live
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
don’t forget me and I love you
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
I know that one day you’ll come back
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
every hour, every day
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
every minute that I live
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
don’t forget me and I love you
I’ll be always waiting for you my love
I know that one day you’ll come back

Answering machine:
Hi Manu …….?………
nothing…just wanted to know
if everything is alright…
nothing…one huge kiss

Hi Manu, it’s me, Juanjo
Manu? Manu? Manu?
Ok, well then
You’re not answering,I’ll send you a fax.
Good-bye!