Carta A María (A Mi Hija) Lyrics in English by José Luis Perales
Caracol translates to "snail". It's an unexpected and charming word to find in a song, especially one written by a father to his daughter.
In the lyrics, the father tells his daughter, María, that he saw "un caracol escaleras arriba, preguntando por ti" (a snail going up the stairs, asking for you). This whimsical image creates a sense of childlike wonder and affection, making the song feel personal and endearing.
This song is such a sweet, tender letter from a father to his daughter, María. He starts by telling her, "Hoy te escribo esta carta, mi pequeña María" [Today I'm writing you this letter, my little María], letting her know how much he loves her and thinks of her every day. It's clear he misses her and wants to share all the wonderful things he's seen.
He tells her about all these charming, almost magical things he's encountered, like a snail climbing stairs "Preguntando por ti" [Asking about you] and a yellow bird singing a song. He even saw a colorful butterfly, a princess in her castle, and a happy prince catching crickets! My favorite part is when he says he saw a doll sleeping that "era igual que tú" [was just like you]. It's like he's seeing her everywhere, in all the beautiful, innocent things around him. He even met Snow White on the street, and she was "Preguntando por ti" [Asking about you] too! It's such a lovely way to tell his daughter how much she's on his mind and how much joy she brings to his world.
