Cinematic Celtic ballad · TWOLODY ORIGINALS
Rehearsal for a Quiet Christmas
“Rehearsal for a Quiet Christmas” brings together English and Spanish. Its musical genre is Cinematic Celtic ballad.
Lyrics & translation ↓
English ↔ Spanish
About this song
The first paired lines are “We move the candles off the table.” and “Quitamos las velas de la mesa.”. Read the complete lyrics in both languages below, then follow the same phrases in the player.
A noisy family learns sign language for a new son-in-law and surprises him with a silent carol. Cinematic Celtic ballad, lyrical low whistle, intimate harp and guitar, warm orchestral strings, patient expressive lead, rising original refrain
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Listen to each line and compare its translation. Use Twin to switch to the same phrase in the other language; use Echo to recall its meaning before revealing the translation.
Two languages. One melody.
Lyrics & translation
Verse
We move the candles off the table.
Quitamos las velas de la mesa.
Our hands need room beneath the fairy lights.
Nuestras manos necesitan espacio bajo las luces navideñas.
My sister checks the curtains for his headlights.
Mi hermana busca sus faros entre las cortinas.
Grandad practices one greeting on his knee.
El abuelo practica un saludo sobre la rodilla.
Chorus
We leave the final gesture just for you.
Dejamos el último gesto solo para ti.
Your chair waits where each face is visible.
Tu silla espera donde se ven todas las caras.
My clumsy fingers tremble above the plates.
Mis dedos torpes tiemblan sobre los platos.
You smile before I finish signing welcome.
Sonríes antes de que termine de signar bienvenido.
Verse
You taught my sister signs beside the river.
Enseñaste señas a mi hermana junto al río.
She teaches us beside the kitchen sink.
Ella nos enseña junto al fregadero.
We mix up turkey once with something rude.
Una vez confundimos pavo con algo grosero.
She laughs and makes us try again slowly.
Ella ríe y nos hace repetirlo despacio.
Chorus
We leave the final gesture just for you.
Dejamos el último gesto solo para ti.
Your chair waits where each face is visible.
Tu silla espera donde se ven todas las caras.
My clumsy fingers tremble above the plates.
Mis dedos torpes tiemblan sobre los platos.
You smile before I finish signing welcome.
Sonríes antes de que termine de signar bienvenido.
Bridge
You ask us all to stop rehearsing.
Nos pides a todos que dejemos de ensayar.
Then tell a joke with both your hands.
Luego cuentas un chiste con ambas manos.
My sister translates after she stops laughing.
Mi hermana traduce cuando deja de reír.
Grandad spills his gravy down his sleeve.
El abuelo se derrama salsa por la manga.
Chorus
We leave the final gesture just for you.
Dejamos el último gesto solo para ti.
Your chair waits where each face is visible.
Tu silla espera donde se ven todas las caras.
My clumsy fingers tremble above the plates.
Mis dedos torpes tiemblan sobre los platos.
You smile before I finish signing welcome.
Sonríes antes de que termine de signar bienvenido.
Outro
The evening grows as noisy as it was.
La noche vuelve a ser igual de ruidosa.
But now we turn our faces toward you.
Pero ahora volvemos nuestras caras hacia ti.
You help me shape the sign for next year.
Me ayudas a formar la seña de próximo año.
I keep it while we clear the plates.
La recuerdo mientras recogemos los platos.
