Cuando Yo Quería Ser Grande

When I Wanted to Be Big

My years are getting lost in time
They are getting very far away
My father no longer holds my hand
Only his advice remains

Childhood memories live in me
When I wished upon a star
How I remember my father
Who smiled with those
While my mother watched

Years that come slowly, at first
How slowly they progress
How I wanted to be big, I remember
So I wouldn't stay at home

And accompany my father far away
Maybe even to the end of the world
Because my father was strong, very intelligent
He was better than anyone

Today, I don't want the years to pass
Because my father is already old
Wrinkles have covered his hands
And his hair turned white

Oh, Lord, stop time, I ask you
Because you can do it
Because I truly don't understand
My God, why do we lose the good ones

When your steps grow tired one day
I want to be the one who takes care of them
In the meantime, give me your arm
And let's see, let's see what you're going to tell me