I was born in Madrid and lived there until the age of 17. Every time I come back, I have the feeling that the city has been gradually sold out. But when I’m there, I still like to walk the streets and talk to people in shops, bars and parks. I love some neighbourhoods and to go out late, and to have something to eat at 5am on my way home. Is that what makes Madrid great? It hasn’t changed much since my old days; the people.
IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE
I STOPPED SUFFERING
FROM MADRID I WANT TO LEAVE
I WANT TO BREATHE
BUT I GET DISTRACTED AGAIN
WITH MY FRIENDS AT THE BAR
THEY SAY MADRID KILLS YOU
AND IS NOT BECAUSE THE AIR POLLUTION
GOING OUT AND PARTYING EVERY NIGHT
I WILL NEVER FINISH THE SONG
FROM MADRID I WANT TO LEAVE
I WANT TO BREATHE
BUT I GET DISTRACTED AGAIN
WITH MY FRIENDS AT THE BAR
IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I LEFT MY TOWN
HOW WOULD I THINK THAT I COULD MISS YOU SO
IF EVERY TIME I’M BACK
IF IT WASN’T FOR THE PEOPLE
FOR THOSE WHO I LOVE
AND THE ONES WE BURIED
IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE
I HAVE BEEN THERE IN MADRID
IT’S BEEN SO LONG SINCE
I STOPPED SUFFERING
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