Mi Querido, Mi Viejo, Mi Amigo Lyrics in English Cuco

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Mi Querido, Mi Viejo, Mi Amigo by Cuco from Spanish to English.
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Verse 1
Those pretty white hairs of yours
That tired, deep talk
That reads me everything that's written
And teaches me so much about the world
Those slow steps you take now
Always walking with me
They've already run so much in life
My dear, my old man, my friend
That life full of stories
And of wrinkles marked by time
Memories of old victories
Are tears cried to the wind
Your sweet, serene voice calms me
And offers me shelter and warmth
It keeps seeping into my soul
My dear, my old man, my friend
Your past lives in the present
In the experiences you felt
In your aware heart
Of the beautiful things in life
Your honest smile lifts me
Your wise advice guides me
I open my heart and tell you
My dear, my old man, my friend
Bridge
I, I've said almost everything
And almost everything is too little
Compared to what I feel
Outro
Looking at your hair, so pretty
I open my heart and say
My dear, my old man, my friend
Looking at your hair, so pretty
I open my heart and say
My dear, my old man, my friend
Looking at your hair, so pretty
I open my heart and say
My dear, my old man, my friend
Looking at your hair, so pretty
I open my heart and say
My dear, my old man, my friend
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SONG MEANING

“Mi Querido, Mi Viejo, Mi Amigo” feels like opening a family photo album while soft sunlight pours in through the window. Cuco lovingly paints a portrait of an elder whose cabellos blancos (white hair) and pasos lentos (slow steps) tell stories of a life well lived. Every wrinkle is a victory mark, every tired yet profound word is a life lesson. Listening to the track is like sharing a quiet walk with a parent, grandparent, or mentor who has already sprinted through life’s marathons and now strolls beside you, offering wisdom, comfort, and the warmest friendship.

At its heart, the song is a tender thank-you note. Cuco celebrates the bond that turns respect into companionship—showing how memories, guidance, and unconditional love echo across generations. With gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics, he reminds us to cherish the people who have shaped us, to honor their past that still lives in the present, and to say out loud, “Mi querido, mi viejo, mi amigo” (“My dear one, my old one, my friend”).

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