| CANTIGA DE AMIGO | SONG OF A FRIEND |
| Martin Codax | trans. James H. Donalson (from Galician) |
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Mandad' ei comigo, ca ven meu amigo: irei, madr', a Vigo! Comig' ei mandado ca ven meu amado: irei, madr', a Vigo! Ca ven meu amigo, e ven san' e vivo: irei, madr', a Vigo! Ca ven meu amado, e ven viv' e sano: irei, madr', a Vigo! Ca ven san' e vivo, e del Rei amigo: irei, madr', a Vigo! Ca ven viv' e sano, e del Rei privado: irei, madr', a Vigo! |
I've a task before me, for my friend is coming: moth'r, I'm off to Vigo! I've a task before me, for my love is coming: moth'r, I'm off to Vigo! For my friend is coming: coming hale and hearty, moth'r, I'm off to Vigo! For my love is coming: coming hale and hearty, moth'r, I'm off to Vigo! Coming hale and hearty, in the King's good friendship: moth'r, I'm off to Vigo! Coming hale and hearty, in the King's good favor: moth'r, I'm off to Vigo! |
Trans. Copyright © James H. Donalson 2003