The famous Latin song in yet another English rendering...
Translation of " Bésame Mucho " from the lyrics by Consuelo Velasquez
Refrain :
Kiss me longingly long
Kiss me, kiss me longingly long
As though this night has to be
The very last
Kiss me longingly long
Kiss me, kiss me longingly long
For seized am I with the fear of losing you
Losing you hereafter
(Refrain repeated twice)
I long to hold you close to me
While gazing deep into your eyes
Making us look as but one together
The thought nags perchance tomorrow
I'll have already gone far away
Far far from you
(Refrain repeated thrice)
For seized am I with the fear of losing you
Losing you hereafter
The original lyrics in Spanish :
Bésame mucho
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche
La ultima vez
Bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo a pederte
Pederte despues
(Refrain twice)
Quiero tenerte muy cerca
Mirarme en tus ojos
Verte junto a mi
Pienso que tal vez manana
Yo ya estare lejos
Muy lejos de ti
Hullo there! Ron! You're so right about it being a very catchy "crazy" tune for when it first came over the wires, everybody was singing it with faked tragic affectation; even children and teenagers (me included) mouthed the title and just jabberwocked the rest in badly imitated-Spanish. Those were the days... Thanks a lot for the comment and for the kudos. The Spanish is so right for the sentiments expressed, but, I must admit, I had difficulty finding the right equivalents in English. I have translated a good deal from Carlos Bousono and Nicanor Parra, but this little lyrical piece gave me much to choose from and worry about. Every good wish.
I recall Bésame Mucho from my childhood and seem to remember that it was mixed Spanish refrain and English verses. The song's haunting melody and the power of Spanish made it very special and wonderful to listen to.
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Kudos for the translation.
Ron