Tus Michis Lyrics English Translation by Zahara
I don’t know how to fight for myself,
I can’t stand up and say,
“Don’t mess up my life.”
But for you—
I get off the couch and out from under the blankets,
And I sharpen my nails,
But not to paint them.
I dig them into anyone
Who dares to tell you you’re not worth it,
Or any other piece of crap
That could make you sad.
Something comes out of me,
Something I don’t have for myself,
Something that only belongs to you,
That only flows in your river.
And I hear the cats, and I think of you.
When I see your photos—of course, I think of you.
When I flash my chest, I think of you.
When I cry over bad TV shows—yeah, then too, I think of you.
I know it gives you anxiety to leave,
And to stay,
To be alone,
And to be surrounded,
To face every single defeat.
And I know how you hide your head,
I know what terrifies you.
But I’ve also learned to build strength with you.
I’ve walked through your streets
So they could be mine too.
And I’ve left my son with you,
So he can see true kindness,
So he can have the example
Of a good person—
That happiness is freedom,
That he can be whoever he wants to be.
I drink wine alone, and I think of you.
When I’m in the bathroom—of course, I think of you.
When I have toast for dinner, I think of you.
When I hang up the laundry in my underwear—yeah, then too, I think of you.
I’m not afraid of life when you’re near.
I feel stronger,
And at the same time, lighter.
I love listening to you and reading in your room,
Leaving you a thousand voice notes,
And sneezing because of your cats.