La cumbia del mole [English translation]

It is said that in Oaxaca Mezcal* is drank with coffee

It is said that in Oaxaca Mezcal is drank with coffee

It is said that herbs can cure wickedness**

It is said that herbs can cure wickedness

I like the mole*** that Soledad is going to grind for me

I like the mole that Soledad is going to grind for me

My dear Soledad

is going to cook a molito for me

under the skies of Monte Alban

At night I dream about you.

My dear Soledad

is going to cook a molito for me

under the skies of Monte Alban

At night I dream about you

It is ground with peanuts

Bread is also ground

Dried almonds are ground

Chilli pepper is ground

and also salt

Chocolate is ground

Cinnamon is ground

Pepper and cloves are ground

The moledera+ grinds

It is said that in Oaxaca chocolate is prepared with water

It is said that in Oaxaca chocolate is prepared with water

It is said that at the party, bulls will be burnt++

It is said that at the party, bulls will be burnt

As an offer to Soledad's passion

As an offer to Soledad's passion

My dear Soledad

is going to cook a molito for me

under the skies of Monte Alban

At night I dream about you.

My dear Soledad

is going to cook a molito for me

under the skies of Monte Alban+++

At night I dream about you

• Artist:Lila Downs
• Album:It's a World's World