Mariang Taga-Barrio [English translation]

This story

of Maria from the slums goes like this...

She grew up poor

She dreamed to change (her life)

To be able to leave her old slum

To find tomorrow

This story

of Maria from the slums goes like this...

Early on she learned how to

Fall in love with a lover, her heart was then letdown

Her hopes faded

Chorus 1:

[In Spanish]

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Don't you cry no more

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Because of your love he will come back

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Don't you cry no more

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Because of your love he will come back

This story

of Maria from the slums goes like this...

She managed to hide her past

She tried to forget

that she is the only one who knew

And never knew the end of it

Chorus 2:

[In Spanish]

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Don't you cry no more

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Because of your love he will come back

Maria, Maria from the Slums

Don't you blame yourself no more

Maria, Maria from the Slums

God will forgive you

[Interlude 1]

Bridge:

[In Spanish] I'm Maria, Maria from the Slums

My heart falls in love so quickly

that until this day it's saved for you

[In Spanish] I'm Maria, Maria from the Slums

I can't seem to forget him,

it's still him and no one else ever

[In Spanish] I'm Maria, Maria from the Slums

I abandoned all that I had

So that I could be close to your heart

[In Spanish] I'm Maria, Maria from the Slums

My mind is so confused

Where will I go?

[In Spanish] I'm Maria, Maria from the Slums...

[Interlude 2]

[Chorus 2]

Bridge 2:

(In Spanish) Maria from the Slums, that's me

When will the time come?

(In Spanish) Maria from the Slums, that's me

Will yesterday be brought back?

(In Spanish) Maria from the Slums, that's me

Oh Lord, my mind is so confused now

(In Spanish) Maria from the Slums, that's me

Will there be any happiness to be felt?

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