Artista

Lila Downs

LA CANTINA

2006

13 LA CUMBIA DEL MOLE (SHORT ENGLISH VERSION)

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 Soledads passion
As an offer to Soledads 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.