Cancion de Isabel

They tell me: We'll call you back,
but they won't; I know it very well.
I'm on the street and can only think
about how to tell Isabel.
Behind the door, I hear her playing her violin
something sad and I don't know what we'll do.
It's not a good time, because at Christmas
our first baby will be born.
I know my luck too well
but hearing her voice makes me feel somewhat better.
She says things will change.
I hug her and stay like that, and so the sun sets.

In this old car, it's not so bad;
I've been here for a month with Isabel.
But winter will come very soon
and our child with it.
I'm not receiving unemployment benefits anymore; Isabel isn't playing her violin.
It's cold and she's not feeling well.
I saw a coat at the mall.
I don't have money but I must get it,
so I'll steal for her, I'll steal for Isabel.
I do it and try to escape but someone from behind
hits me and I must have passed out
as I wake up in a gray cell and can't remember.

It's been two weeks without news from Isabel.
They beat me up and finally set me free.
I return to the old car and find her shivering;
she's sick and someone stole her violin.
I undress and try to warm her with my clothes;
I keep warm with a little alcohol.
I get her water and something to eat.
In a few days, she'll get better, I know.
But this morning when the sun finally shone
Isabel didn't wake up; she didn't even try.
She left with our child inside her;
at least she won't end up like me.

Isabel went to a better place;
I didn't have the courage to follow.
With that coat, she would have warmed up,
I just hope she can forgive me.
But it was my fault, and I'll pay for it for her...
Today I'm in debt!
Finally, I see it clearly; now I know
what my mission is here:
I have a knife; tonight I'll make
a coat with my skin, Isabel will wear it.
There's some vodka left; it will ease the pain.
If I start soon, I could finish by dawn