Lamento Andino
Luis Ayvar
Andean Lament
In the highlands, I wander
Living my life in music
Through the valleys, I roam
Living my life in learning
My heart aches for you
My poor beloved land
My heart aches for you
My rugged homeland
The vicuña cries
Father, why so sad?
The condor sings
Father, why so sorrowful?
In your tears, I find solace
Father, you cry for us
In your tears, I find solace
With love, you weep
The vicuñas graze
On the mountain slopes
The condors soar
In the clear blue sky
Oh, how you weep for us
In every village, you mourn
Oh, how you mourn
In every home, you grieve
The vicuña cries
Father, why so sad?
The condor sings
Father, why so sorrowful?
In your tears, I find solace
