Amor que m'ets amic
Lluís Llach
Love that is my friend
I continue my journey through the sea of desire,
looking for the lost friendly love
when storms of crows tear apart the light.
Today I cast my anchor on the sand of the stars,
I see it splitting beyond the sky
which, like an old oracle, sparks your name.
I will sleep in its shelter, good friend, my love.
Beyond... Beyond... Beyond!
From Iquique to Coquimbo you stand,
from Talca to Guanguali you stand,
stand up!
From the gardens of Tabarka we bring you llessamí
and the gold of the olive grove that in Delphi belongs to the gods,
from Altea the flower of the adolescent orange tree.
Beyond... Beyond... Beyond!
From Arica to Temuco you stand,
from Chanco to Taitao you stand,
stand up!
You are written everywhere:
in the heart of destiny
and in the bellies of women they carry you, friend.
They will give birth again to an ancient hope
among the old volcanoes and the sea of peace,
when history executes those who were your executioners,
when your people free themselves at last.
Beyond... Beyond... Beyond!
Love that is my friend from that yesterday,
friend who is love to me for the future,
stand up!
