You Were Born Before I Was; I Was Born When You Were Old

You were born before I was born, and when I was born, you were already old.

You regret that I was born so late; I regret that you were born so early.

You were born before I was born, and when I was born, you were already old.

I wish we had been born at the same time, so I could be with you every day.

I was born before you were born, and when you were born, I was already old.

I am far away from you, beyond the horizon; you are separated from me by the sea.

I was born before you were born, and when you were born, I was already old.

I shall turn into a butterfly and seek the flowers, resting among the fragrant grass each night.