Mami Papi

Mom, dad, understand me,
Today I have to go.
I look for times to grow
And thus be able to continue.

I am no longer the child of yesterday,
Don't suffer anymore for me,
I am already grown up, today I have grown,
And I have to leave.

We understand your decision,
But think of me,
I am your father, I saw you grow up,
And you are moving away from here.

I don't blame you, you will understand
What I feel inside me,
When a child comes to see you
And tells you the same.

My elders, it was the best
To have been born here,
I thank my lord,
For everything I received.

But time calls me today,
And I have to leave,
My future, my decision,
Today depend on me.