Corrandes de la parella estable [English translation]

We met one Wednesday, in line at the Arkadin cinema

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I offered her a caramel, on the eve of Sant Medir

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

A very friendly friend used to come over too often

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

“Do you want to come meet my godparents?” I asked her

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

Now she’s bringing the kids to school and I’m making tonight’s dishes

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I’m feeding the parakeets, she’s watering the plants

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I always buy Manchego, although she’s more one for Brie

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I’m a fan of Asterix, and she has all the Tintins

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I’d rather she not talk about her boyfriend in Paris

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I’m one for dancing the conga, she has a leaning for the twist.

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I say “Hey, a rum and coke,” and she wants a wine menu

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

She watches Kiarostami, I’m more one for Jacques Tati

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I already know a thing or two, she already knows three or four.

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

She doesn’t let me scratch myself when the mosquitos bite

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

She’s the queen of parties, I’m a boring man

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

I look at her and I get scared that she’ll get tired of me

It’s cost us heaven and earth to get this far.

• Artist:Manel
• Album:Els millors professors europeus (2008)