Dalai Lama [English translation]

He has been born in the forbidden country,

lost in the slope of a mountain.

They say he's the reincarnation of a god.

In the mystery of the big monastery

the lamas prepare their journey.

They're going to look for their future great lord.

Following the designs of a special oracle,

they swept the mountains off

and found a lad.

Wise in memory, he was able to remember

his rosary, his bell

and even his emissary.

Oh Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama, Dalai!

Oh Dalai, Dalai Lama, oh Dalai, Dalai!

Oh! Dalai!

Soon the sky was like a wasp's nest

of yellow things flying towards the ground,

and the fear that precedes an invasion.

Like leaves, the red stars

fell over the Lhasa Valley

to free the people of their religion.

In the name of progress and revolution,

they burned traditions down and stepped on the honour.

The king of the mountains had to escape

dressed like a beggar,

with his soul wrapped in his belly button.

Oh Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama, Dalai!

Oh Dalai, Dalai Lama, oh Dalai, Dalai!

Oh! Dalai!

Due to the lack of oil, there were no friends at sea,

the nations thus letting your boat sink.

Inexperienced in war,

but a Nobel in peace.

Oh Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama, Dalai!

Oh Dalai, Dalai Lama, oh Dalai, Dalai!

Oh! Dalai!

• Artist:Mecano
• Album:Aidalai (1991)