1. The dews and rains obeyed you,
And the revolving sky fulfilled your command,

2. With good news, as the meadows rejoiced,
And prosperity, as the day dawned,

3. And openings, as the veils were lifted,
And hearts opened, shedding their sorrows,

4. With hopes, as the shadows lengthened,
And deeds, as the seas expanded,

5. With your victorious standards fluttering,
Triumphant in every air,

6. To bring glad tidings to the land of Andalusia,
Of unending joy, holding no secrets,

7. And how many sought to flee from tragedies,
But where was there any escape?

8. Death was passed around to them,
In a cup containing bitter poison without remedy,

9. For when the lion takes his place,
The hunted has no rest,