Lo que un día fue no sera [English translation]

In your hands I learned to drink water,

I was a sparrow who was imprisoned in your cage,

because I cut my wings, and the birdseed that you gave me

Was so little, and yet I loved you.

My song for you always complete,

without you I could not fly in other skies,

but you left me alone, confused and forgotten,

and another hand offered me the desired fruit.

Chorus:

What one day was, will not be,

Now do not come back to look for me

I have nothing to give you,

I got tired of your birdseed.

Go fly to other skies

and leave your cage open,

maybe another sparrow will fall,

but give him a drink.

Let me turn on the light, I don't want anything,

If this had been yesterday, I would take it,

the first time you offer yourself so that I stay here,

but without loving you anymore, what would you gain?

Chorus:

What one day was, will not be,

do not come back and look for me

I have nothing to give you,

I got tired of your birdseed...

• Artist:José José
• Album:Lo pasado, pasado (1978)