Soldadito marinero Lyrics English Translation by Fito y Fitipaldis
He walks real slow, ‘cause rushing ain’t no good
On his arm, all folded up, his jacket safe like it should
Then he strolls down the street where the kids all play
He wished to be a child too, but war stole that away
Little sailor soldier, you met yourself a mermaid
The kind who says “I love you” when your wallet’s got it made
You picked the prettiest one, the one who’s no good
Now here comes the storm, and you never saw it coming like you should
He dreamed of crossing oceans, leaving that mermaid behind
Truth be told, it wasn’t hard when Mariela crossed his mind
With those green eyes shining and a business down below
Aim so sharp, but damn, you never pick the ones that glow
Little sailor soldier, you met yourself a mermaid
The kind who says “I love you” when your wallet’s got it made
You picked the prettiest one, the one who’s no good
Now here comes the storm, and you never saw it coming like you should
After one bad winter, one cruel spring, it’s true
Tell me why you’re searching for a teardrop in the blue
After one bad winter, one cruel spring, it’s true
Tell me why you’re searching for a teardrop in the blue
After one bad winter, one cruel spring, it’s true
Tell me why you’re searching for a teardrop in the blue
After one bad winter…