Aos Nossos Filhos
Elis Regina
To Our Children
Forgive the stern face
Forgive the lack of hugs
Forgive the lack of space
The days were like this
Forgive for so many dangers
Forgive the lack of shelter
Forgive the lack of friends
The days were like this
Forgive the lack of leaves
Forgive the lack of air
Forgive the lack of choice
The days were like this
And when they rewrite it
And when they cut the ties
And when they loosen the belts
Celebrate for me
And when they let go of the hurt
And when they cleanse the soul
And when they cleanse the water
Wash the eyes for me
When the flowers bloom
When the forests grow
When the fruits are harvested
Tell me the taste
Tell me the taste
