Cuando Era Más Joven

When I was younger
I traveled on dirty trains heading north
And slept with girls
Who were doing it with men for the first time

I bought sausages
And then forgot to pay the amount
When I was younger
I found myself handcuffed in front of the judge

When I was younger
I changed my name at every border
Changed my home, changed my job
Changed my love

Tomorrow was never
And the day after tomorrow never came
When I was younger
I sought pleasure by deceiving pain

I slept through whenever I found a bed
There were days when I had to eat, nights when I didn't
I smoked for free and stuck my tongue out at the ladies
Who walked arm in arm with a guy who was never me

Years went by
I finished military service, moved into an apartment
Made some records
Settled down, moved to Madrid

I had two women
But loved the one who loved me the most
Once I asked her: 'Are you coming with me?'
And she said yes

Today I eat hot meals, pay my taxes
I have a passport
But sometimes, I lose my appetite
And can't sleep

And dream that I'm traveling on one of those trains
Heading north
When I was younger
Life was tough, different, and happy

I slept through whenever I found a bed
There were days when I had to eat, nights when I didn't
I smoked for free and stuck my tongue out at the ladies
Who walked arm in arm with a guy who was never me

I slept through whenever I found a bed
There were days when I had to eat, nights when I didn't
I smoked for free and stuck my tongue out at the ladies
Who walked arm in arm with a guy who was never me