Las Cuarenta

With the fist of life squeezed in his arms
The cloudy and cold look, the walk a little slow
She turned the corner of the neighborhood and, already filled with memories
As if pouring poison, this was heard accusing

Old street in my neighborhood where I have taken the first step
I return to you, spent the deck in useless shuffling
With a sore in my chest, with my dream in pieces
That broke into a hug that gave me the truth

I learned all the good, I learned all the bad
I know the kiss that is bought, I know the kiss that is given
From the friend who is a friend as long as it suits him
And I know that with a lot of money one is worth much more

I learned that in this life you have to cry if others cry
And, if the murga laughs, you have to know how to laugh
Don't think or be wrong. Why, if you live the same way!
And you also run the risk of being baptized gil!

The time I wanted to be good they laughed at me in the face
When I shouted an injustice, the force silenced me
Experience was my lover; disappointment, my friend
Every card has a con and every con is given!

I do not even believe in myself today. All trick, all false
And he who is highest is equal to the rest
Therefore, you should not be surprised if, one night, drunk
You saw me pass arm in arm with whom I should not pass

I learned all the bad, I learned all the good
I know the kiss that is bought, I know the kiss that is given
From the friend who is a friend as long as it suits him
And I know that with a lot of money one is worth much more

I learned that in this life you have to cry if others cry
And, if the murga laughs, they should not laugh yet
Don't think or be wrong. Why, if you live the same way!
And you also run the risk of being baptized gil!