Paroles et traduction Klaidonis - Vecais Skroderis

Vecais Skroderis

Sēž vecais skroderis uz Ventas krasta
Daudz dziļu rievu sejā laiks tam atstājis
Par to cik lāpīts viņa rokas stāsta
Bet ne jau daudz par to kāds maksājis

Tu atceries kā tēvam blakus sēdi
Tas kratīdamies ratos zirgu dzen
Kā pirmo reizi krievos putru ēdi
Kad pārnāci bij māte kapos sen
Nu tavi bērni kurš nu kurā pusē
Ar atvasēm sev jaunu ligzdu vij
Tu palīdzēji viņiem māju stutēt
Kaut grūti gāja tomēr jauki bij

Sēž vecais skroderis uz Ventas krasta
Daudz dziļu rievu sejā laiks tam atstājis
Par to cik lāpīts viņa rokas stāsta
Bet ne jau daudz par to kāds maksājis

Vai atceries to pirmo kurpju pāri
Kas tikai vakarā bij beidzot salāpīts
Par mazo algu tikai zupas vāri
Un tik uz svētkiem pirkts tiek kortelīts
Bet tu jau nesūdzies tu tikai smaidi
Kas šajā dzīvē var vēl jaukāks būt
Jo tavi bērni kurus dzīvē laidi
Var šajā upes malā laimi gūt

Sēž vecais skroderis uz Ventas krasta
Daudz dziļu rievu sejā laiks tam atstājis
Par to cik lāpīts viņa rokas stāsta
Bet ne jau daudz par to kāds maksājis

Sēž vecais skroderis uz Ventas krasta
Daudz dziļu rievu sejā laiks tam atstājis
Par to cik lāpīts viņa rokas stāsta
Bet ne jau daudz par to kāds maksājis

Old Shoemaker

The old cobbler sits on the banks of the Venta
Time has left many deep wrinkles on his face
His hands tell the story of how much he has patched
But not much has been paid for it

Do you remember as you sat next to your father
He was shaking on the wagon, driving a horse
The first time you ate Russian porridge
When you came back, your mother had long been in the grave
Now your children are scattered far and wide
They build new nests for themselves with their offspring
You helped them support their homes
Even though it was difficult, it was still nice

The old cobbler sits on the banks of the Venta
Time has left many deep wrinkles on his face
His hands tell the story of how much he has patched
But not much has been paid for it

Do you remember that first pair of shoes
That was only finished being patched yesterday evening
You only cooked soup because your wage was so low
And only bought herring on holidays
But you don't complain, you just smile
What could be more beautiful in this life
Because your children, whom you brought into life
Can find happiness on the banks of this river

The old cobbler sits on the banks of the Venta
Time has left many deep wrinkles on his face
His hands tell the story of how much he has patched
But not much has been paid for it

The old cobbler sits on the banks of the Venta
Time has left many deep wrinkles on his face
His hands tell the story of how much he has patched
But not much has been paid for it