Grazie perché [English translation]

Thank you because

you were close to me

even before being mine—

and for wanting a man for a friend,

rather than a shield,

close to you.

Thank you for walking

down your path

full of stones,

like mine.

Thank you because,

from far away,

I hold out my hand

and I find yours.

Like you, I

live confused.

Pink fairy tales

I no longer desire.

Thank you because

you made me feel

that I can also soar

without you.

I lie down

inside your eyes

I, with your eyes,

see more.

Thank you because,

from far away,

I hold out my hand

and I find yours.

With you, every time

is the first time.

I have no fear of being close to you.

Thank you because

we are not alone—

we are not alone.

Thank you because

to live more

does not frighten me—

only with you.

Thank you because,

from far away,

I hold out my hand

and I find yours.

I hold out my hand

and you are there!

• Artist:Gianni Morandi