Comparsa "Esto es Carnaval" (1987) - Pasodoble "I looked at the Calendar"

I looked at the calendar today

and suddenly I started to wander,

always straight on and without stopping;

under my arm my memories were carried by me,

and with my old suit I began to shout:

this is what I call Carnaval,

wearing my cap

that is taking out all my tears all the time,

and, althought I ever get angry,

when I look at my fancy dress

and it seems to be as it was dead,

I take some more strenght from inside

and give it a sort of new life;

I am just a cheap poor

that is always glad

with a whistle, a song and a plume.

But, you see, I am always happy,

what can I do?

I don't know how to live

if you are away from me,

damn, if I really love,

how much I love you;

it is like it was something awaking inside

when Februry comes to call at my door;

so this way, happily,

I'm carrying my destiny,

and wherever a suitable place is,

just over there I'd stay to sing

my songs to all my people;

I fly off again, with my cap and joy,

spreading music throught out the streets,

giving out strenght to my Carnival

and my whole life to my land.

Antonio Martínez Ares - Comparsa "Esto es Carnaval" (1987)