Soy Como Quiero Ser

I come from southern lands
From there I bring you my song
I am a student of life
Life teaches so much

A saw hawk
He taught me to enjoy flying
The same for the heights
That below, touching the ground

I am as I want to be
Be a friend to everyone
Ranchero up to his elbows
Sincere beyond belief
I am as I want to be

A rooster asked permission
Stepping on a chick
When it was granted
I even put the damn thing on

A parakeet that was mute
He taught me, with his silence
To tie a knot in the tongue
Before speaking at least

I am as I want to be
Be a friend to everyone
Ranchero up to his elbows
Sincere beyond belief
I am as I want to be

I am like the tame colt
That, when he looks at a filly
It has no reins or confinement
No matter how high the barrier is

I come from southern lands
From there I brought you my song
Respect even the most humble
And I am not even scared of the devil

I am as I want to be
Be a friend to everyone
Ranchero up to his elbows
Sincere beyond belief
I am as I want to be