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Originally by Noel Rosa
Translated by George González

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When the whistle from the factory is sounding
It hurts my ears and makes my head ring
And it makes me think of you

And when you're walking, it never feels like you can see me
You look so broken, hurt, and angry
Is it her that makes you blue?

You who answered the whistle from the factory so far
Why don't you hear my cry and come see why
I'm sitting weeping in my car?

And in the winter, you don't wear socks, or hats, or sweaters
And yet, I've never seen you shiver
You say you don't believe in cold

And still I wonder if you're ever really listening
But when the factory starts whistling
Your complaints just grow more bold

If you look into my eyes, you'll see my heart's been split in two
But you're just jealous of your boss and those on top
Who can give orders to you

I'm from the land of the truly dark and dismal poets
And you'll never truly know it
Like I do

And while you sit and make predictions for all the things that you just can't know
I'm sitting here at the piano
Writing these verses for you

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from George Translates: Songs from Brazil, released September 23, 2022

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George González is a songwriter from Seattle.

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