Gracias [English translation]

I remember and it's been a while

when a recess was more than a prize

when being the smallest meant being the first one

And being rewarded was finding the best striker

inside that trading card, so wanted was your treasure

And thanks, it was so nice

For giving me so much when I was just a boy

And thanks, I need it

I take it with me

and it lives within me

Causing pain was cheating, multiplying was confusing

and giving affection wasn't competitive

Be home at ten, can I stay a bit longer?

And of writting a thousand letters, all of that is lost to us

And thanks, it was so nice

For giving me so much when I was just a boy

And thanks, I need it

I take it with me

and it lives within me

A problem was homework, and love happiness

summer was longer and my shelter was mom

Nothing was kept inside and I knew how to forgive

Always enjoying my time

always being true to myself

That being 15, those weekends, they are so far away

those hopes are gone, they are not felt the same way anymore

Those long nights, those parks

and that wanting to love

My "California" bike

and that summer, they won't ever come back.

And thanks, it was so nice

For giving me so much when I was just a boy

And thanks, I need it

I take it with me

and it lives within me