Compay Segundo — Fidelidad song lyrics and translation

The page contains the lyrics and English translation of the song "Fidelidad" by Compay Segundo.

Lyrics

Qué terrible es vivir una vida
De fidelidad
y esperar el regreso de aquello
Que no ha de volver
Contemplando la barca que llega
y luego se va
Como una sombra
Tras un cuerpo de mujer.
Todos vieron amores que alegran
Su vista al volver
Golondrinas viajeras que vuelven
De nuevo a su hogar.
Pero yo como un alma fatal
Contemplando la noche y el mar
Solo sé que jamás volverá
Mi mujer ideal

Lyrics translation

How terrible it is to live a life
Of Fidelity
and wait for the return of that
That he won't come back
Contemplating the boat that arrives
and then he goes
Like a shadow
After a woman's body.
Everyone saw loves that cheer
Your view on your return
Travelling swallows returning
Back home.
But I like a fatal soul
Contemplating the night and the sea
I just know I'll never come back.¡
My ideal woman