José Antonio [English translation]

Down a lane comes

riding José Antonio,

he comes from the Barranco

to see the Amancaes flower

in a creole Barb,1

he goes along the way

with Panama hat, handkerchief

and white linen poncho.

As the morning runs,

its memory is playing2

and with joyful romp

the horse lazes aroud.

Fine June drizzles

kiss both of his cheeks

and four hooves singing

are on the way to Amancaes.

How beautiful is my horseman

how elegant and snazzy

he holds the fine silk rein

which is white and red.

How tenderly the brake governs

with only silk ribbon

when taking an elegant swerve

the creole Barb.

Jose Antonio, Jose Antonio

Why did you leave me here?

When I find you again

may it be June and drizzle.

I'll snuggle up to your back

under your linen poncho

and on the hat ribbons

I want to see the Amancaes

that I pick up for you

when you carry me on the rump,

of that your golden dream3

of your horse of fine steps4

that of the Peruvian crossing. (Bis)

1. a horse breed2. could be "his memory"3. the horse is the dream4. a Peruvian horse breed

• Artist:Lucha Reyes (Peru)