Aaliyah [English translation]

[Verse 1]

Since the first time you opened your eyes,

I lay awake nights and I can’t close my eyes.

I come to your bed and dry your tears,

My daughter, my princess, thank you that you’re there. 1

For a long time, I couldn’t see a thing.

You eventually came, my star,

I’ve never loved, but I like trying.

I can see you from here, my soul lives in you.

So talk to me if problems appear.

I’ll always be there for you, my angel,

no longer will I spend (even) one day in jail,

no parties ever again or stress with the guys.

Now - I’ll come to my senses, for you.

All I want is just that you that you lack nothing,

I’m there for you and Mama, even if you don’t see

me.

There’s no future without you for me.

I am just like you and you are just like me.

[Chorus x 2:]

It’s still like a dream for me,

I see you, but I can’t believe it,

you’re my sunshine, the light in my eyes,

I’ll give my whole life just for you.

I am you – and you are me.

[Verse 2:]

I look at you every evening until you close your eyes,

and you know that I’m there even if you hardly see a thing.

You can feel my closeness, like in Mama’s tummy

you don’t need her to touch, she can do that too.

Since that first heartbeat, we’ve been proud of you,

(it means) more than gold to me, my success is nothing.

I finally have something that lets me breathe.

How beautifully you sit in the yard with Grandma.

I’m feeling something like confidence for the first time.

I’m exactly like you, and you like me.

Just someone who loves you and stays with you;

you’ll never be alone in your life.

You eyes tell me, “take me with (you) on all of your journeys. I can hardly wait until we’re talking with each other. Aailyah, I’m counting the days for such a long time,

some day you’ll understand what I’m saying.

[Chorus x 2:]

It’s still like a dream for me,

I see you, but I can’t believe it,

you’re my sunshine, the light in my eyes,

I’ll give my whole life just for you.

I am you – and you are me.

[Verse 3:]

One family, we’ve mixed our blood.

I am you and you are me.

Everything that helps you is good for me too

‘cause I am you and you are me.

Whatever comes, I don’t want you to forget –

that I am you and you are me.

Everything that helps you is good for me too

‘cause I am you and you are me.

[Chorus x 2:]

It’s still like a dream for me,

I see you, but I can’t believe it,

you’re my sunshine, the light in my eyes,

I’ll give my whole life just for you.

I am you – and you are me.

1. Straight translation: Fee = Fairy, pixie. “Princess” is a common term of endearment from a father for his daughter

• Artist:Bushido
• Album:A=myF