Para Mi Viejo is a beautiful song in Spanish that pays tribute to a father’s love. If you want to understand the lyrics in English, here is a translation for you:
Verse 1
“Hoy quiero decirte viejo
Todo lo que siento por ti
Pues eres el mejor regalo
Que Dios me dio a mí”
Translation:
“Today I want to tell you, old man
Everything I feel for you
Because you are the best gift
That God gave me”
Chorus
“Para mi viejo, para mi viejo
Que es mi gran amigo y mi compañero
Para mi viejo, para mi viejo
Que lo quiero tanto, como a nadie quiero”
Translation:
“For my old man, for my old man
Who is my great friend and my companion
For my old man, for my old man
Whom I love so much, like no one else”
Verse 2
“Aunque a veces no lo diga
Sé que lo sabe usted
Que aunque ande por otros rumbos
Es a usted a quien me debo también”
Translation:
“Although I don’t say it sometimes
I know you know
That even though I walk other paths
It is to you that I owe myself as well”
Bridge
“Gracias viejo por la vida
Por enseñarme a vivir
Por darme siempre tu mano
Y tu amor sin fin”
Translation:
“Thank you, old man, for life
For teaching me how to live
For always giving me your hand
And your endless love”
Chorus
“Para mi viejo, para mi viejo
Que es mi gran amigo y mi compañero
Para mi viejo, para mi viejo
Que lo quiero tanto, como a nadie quiero”
Translation:
“For my old man, for my old man
Who is my great friend and my companion
For my old man, for my old man
Whom I love so much, like no one else”
Conclusion
Para Mi Viejo is a touching song that expresses gratitude and love towards a father figure. The lyrics convey deep emotions and appreciation for all that a father does. Translating the lyrics into English helps non-Spanish speakers understand the sentiment behind the song and the importance of family bonds.