La Negra
Location
The playing of mariachi music on the background
With my feet stomping the floor making sound
I am entering the stage and perform to an audience
Its ballet folklorico what makes them silence
Move to the front and not lose the balance
Keeping my head down; about to show my talent
The trumpets speed up its rhythm
I lift my head and I have a clear vision
I am behind my partner with its colorful dress
My heart is pumping hard I confess
I am nervous as the eyes of many are on me
But its normal as it has to be
I move to the front of my partner
Her eyes are getting darker
As we move away from the center
She smiles with vigorous splendor
I move forward to the front of the stage
I no longer feel trap in a close cage
I am liberated and proud to dance
Its my culture I enhance
I stop and move backward
Searching and I find her
Grabbing her hand I turn her around
On one spin she falls on my arms
The song has finished
I am pleased leaving the crowd astonish
My heart is pumping fast
I feel happy as we did a great job
Culture is important to me
It identifies who we are and who we will be
Whether is dancing la Negra song
Or searching where you belong