Gracias a la vida [English translation]

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

She gave me two stars that, when they open

can perfectly tell black from white.

And high above on the sky, its starry cloak,

and the man I love amongst the multitudes.

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

She has given me hearing, that in all its broad spectrum,

day and night records crickets and canaries,

hammers, turbines, barks, rainfalls,

and the ever so tender voice of my well-beloved.

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

She gave me the sound, and the alphabet,

and with him the words that I think and utter:

Mother, friend, brother, and the light that shines

on the soul's path of him whom I'm loving.

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

She gave me the steps of my tired feet,

with them I walked through cities and ponds,

beaches and deserts, mountains and plains

and you house, your street and your back yard.

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

She gave the heart that rattles its frame,

when I see the fruits of human ingenuity,

when I see the good man, so far from the evil one,

when I look at the bottom of your clear eyes.

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

He gave me laughter and gave me tears,

that I could tell joy from sorrow,

both base ingredients for my song

and everyone's song, which is mine own.

Thanks to life, which gave me so much.

• Artist:Yasmin Levy
• Album:La Judería (2005)