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Ok. Let me tell you the story that's told in Hijo de la Luna (17:34)
This song is originally by Mecano, a pop group from Spain. They were widely known back in the 90's and their songs were popular because they told stories. Hijo de la Luna is probably one of their most famous songs and it was written in 1986.ย
Let me translate as best as I can for you:
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Silly the one who doesn't understand.
Legend says
a gypsy lady
conjured the moon until the break of dawn.
Cryin, she was begging,
when the day came,
to marry a calรฉ. [a type of gypsy]
"You shall have your man, tanned skin",
the moon spoke from the sky.
"But in return, I ask for
the first son
you shall give birth to.
For those who sacrifice their children,
not to be alone,
little love will show."
[CHORUS]
Moon, you want to be a mother,
and you can't find a love
to turn you into a woman.
Tell me, silver moon,
what do you pretend to do with a child made of flesh?
Ah-ah-ah-ah. Ah-ah-ah-ah.
Son of the moon.
From a cinnamon dad was birthed a son,
white as the back of an Armine,
his eyes gray instead of olive.
Albino child as the moon.
"Cursed be his mark. This child isn't a gypsy,
and I won't stay silent."
[CHORUS]
Moon, you want to be a mother,
and you can't find a love
to turn you into a woman.
Tell me, silver moon,
what do you pretend to do with a child made of flesh?
Ah-ah-ah-ah. Ah-ah-ah-ah.
Son of the moon.
As the gypsy man felt dishonored,
he went to his wife, knife in hand.
"Who's the child of? You've betrayed me",
and a deadly wound he caused.
Then we climbed the hill, the child in his arms,
and there he abandoned him.
[CHORUS]
Moon, you want to be a mother,
and you can't find a love
to turn you into a woman.
Tell me, silver moon,
what do you pretend to do with a child made of flesh?
Ah-ah-ah-ah. Ah-ah-ah-ah.
Son of the moon.
So the nights when there's a full moon
it means the kid's in a good mood.
And if the kid cries,
the moon will wane to make him a cradle.
And if the kid cries,
the moon will wane to make him a cradle.
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Original song/video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwGG5fX7bxY
Hijo de la Luna is inspired by a gypsy legend, and is one of the many songs by Mecano which caused controversy for being "too dark". Another song of theirs (Mujer contra mujer) also caused controversy back in 1988 for being "too gay" (lol) as it tells the story of two women who are in love and are always trying to hide it. If you have the chance, listen to their songs. They're too good and Ana Torroja's voice is a delight.
Cheers everyone, thanks for your time, and happy scrolling :)
EDIT: So happy to know so many people enjoy this piece and appreciate the story. Hugs to you all!
EDIT 2: Also, thank you for your compliments on my translation. It's a relief as I'm actually a translator lol. Happy 2023 and my best wishes, everyone!
EDIT 3: Edited the wording of a phrase that came off slightly offensive. Thanks again for your kind comments <3
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