El Hijo Ausente

Another year goes by and I'm so far away
Another Christmas without seeing my people
Mom, I humbly ask you
To remember me in the new year

Set a place at the table
For the son who won't be coming
Even if I'm not there to toast
My glass will always be overflowing

And when midnight strikes
When laughter and tears mix in the crowd
Send me a big hug
And ask everyone present

Let's raise a glass for the absent one
That next year he’ll be here
Let’s wish him good luck
And may God keep him safe from death

Let's raise a glass for the absent one
That next year he’ll be here
Let’s wish him good luck
And may God keep him safe from death

Another year goes by and I'm so far away
Another Christmas without seeing my people
Mom, I humbly ask you
To remember me in the new year

Set a place at the table
For the son who won't be coming
Even if I'm not there to toast
My glass will always be overflowing

And when midnight strikes
When laughter and tears mix in the crowd
Send me a big hug
And ask everyone present

Let's raise a glass for the absent one
That next year he’ll be here
Let’s wish him good luck
And may God keep him safe from death

Let's raise a glass for the absent one
That next year he’ll be here
Let’s wish him good luck
And may God keep him safe from death

Pedro Muriel
Let's raise a glass for the absent one
That next year he’ll be here
Let’s wish him good luck
And may God keep him safe from death

Let's raise a glass for the absent one
That next year he’ll be here
Let’s wish him good luck
And may God keep him safe from death