Sr. Zapatones

Mr. Big Shoes
What's wrong with you, I see you and look at you and I don't recognize you, what's wrong with you, why are you so dirty
Such long hair, blushing cheek betrays your look of amazement, always on alert
Hard your world, your sentinel

Not long ago you ran around the house with me on your arm
Not long ago you had my head full of tugs
I still remember the warmth of your body sitting on your lap
Always my girl, your sentinel in the tough nights

I remember your promise in the little bed
In front of toy companions
I swear to always be your little princess!
And it was a pride to be your knight

I still keep the top hat and my painted face
The two gloves, clown nose and colorful suit
What a thrill to see the light in your eyes and those sweet words
You'll be my clown and I'll call you Mr. Big Shoes

Time doesn't stop for anyone, the years gave wings to your body
New airs ran through your desires
I felt the forgetfulness entering my body
In a magazine paper you wrapped all my affection
And my body hurt to be locked in shoeboxes
Now I know how it hurts to be alone and cry like a child
Without a friend, without company and without your arms

What's wrong with you, I see you and look at you and I don't recognize you
What's wrong with you, why are you so dirty, such long hair
Blushing cheek betrays your look of amazement
Always on alert, hard your world, your sentinel

The springs passed and harsh winters, and on each birthday I wanted to kiss you
I would have been content to feel your body
Smell you, see you, touch you, feel you, caress you
I felt the call of the world through a cry
I assumed that in your new life you were giving bottles
The day came when you took me by the arm again
And you introduced me, my dear daughter, Mr. Big Shoes
He was the one who took care of me, pampered my good times
Always defended me if the bogeyman came

He played his cymbals and I never wound him up
He brought out my smile when there was always a sorrow
He has been my clown, my friend, my confidant
I never feared failure, always strong by your side

When there was a punishment imposed by my elders
I didn't care, there was Big Shoes
I leave you there taking care of the treasure that life has given me
Take care of her like the princess with long hair
And defend with a smile all her wounds, her world is tough
My love, my clown, my sentinel