Komo vas a ser? (How will you be?) – is an original Ladino lullaby about a parent wondering what type of person a child will grow up to be. It sums up all the wishes and fears that new parents might have before meeting their new ones…

English translation:

Will you look like me?
Will you be a surprise?
Will you have my same
Dark hair and eyes?

Will you sound like me?
Will you like to sing?
Will you whistle to yourself,
And have a sweet ring?

Will you grow to be strong?
Will you grow to be happy?
Will you grow to be good?
Will you grow to be kind?

Will you spread your wings?
Will you fly in the sky?
Will you jump through the air,
And greet the clouds hi?

Will you smile at the sun?
Will you embrace the rain?
Will you learn to love,
And feel the pain?

Will you grow to be strong?...

Will you be like me?
Will you be like you?
Will you know I’m here,
And will always love you?

Will you grow to be strong?...