José Perches Enríquez or José Perches (1883 – 1939) was a Mexican

Mexico

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 musician and composer.

He was granted a pension by Colonel Miguel, governor of the state of Chihuahua, so that he could continue his studies in Mexico City

Mexico City

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, and devote himself to education and giving concerts.

Nació en la Cd. De Chihuahua, Chih. Y fue un excelente pianista, solista y virtuoso compositor. Sus composiciones han sido famosas entre ellas “Secreto eterno”, “Vals Capricho”, y la danza “Tono”

Lyrics

Secreto Eterno (Leon Ardoff, Trans.)

If I only could explain, beloved, my suffering and pain, beloved;

But there is nothing to console me to relieve my aching heart

'Tis a Secret Eternal that's always with me, in my love for you

For I get delirious when even thinking how I adore you.

Oh! my love, if I only could tell you the secret of my heart's yearning

My soul is burning for you Oh! just one kiss of love.

In my dreams I can see you in all your beauty, in all your splendor

My poor heart starts beating and I must tell you that I surrender;

But my darling, my words on my lips, I feel are suddenly dying,

My heart defying, my blood runs cold, my love secret's untold.

What a cruel life this has been for me, my love has chosen to ignore me.

All disappointing disillusions gnawing at my aching heart.