1974 - And tomorrow won't be long

Child of the mine the river flows,
Goes beyond the bridge and flows;
Your reflection is your image,
Tomorrow won't be the same.
Child of mine what will you do?
How can you think you'll stop the sun?
Take this day and then another
Without hurry and never run.
And tomorrow won't be long
And tomorrow won't be long
And tomorrow won't be long
And tomorrow won't be long.
Child of mine the time is yours,
Can be so much as you desire;
Look the clouds are coming back
With the fury of the fire.
Child of mine do not turn back
You know each day is like a flower;
Be careful how you pick it,
To keep it gentle hours.
And tomorrow won't be long
And tomorrow won't be long
And tomorrow won't be long
And tomorrow won't be long.
Nine months, a long time to pass
To smile at the colour of your eyes
Seeing your body growing into hers
And tomorrow won't be long.
Nine months a long day to pass;
I've been crossing the oceans to be able
To embrace your hands and her arms
And tomorrow won't be long

Branduardi 74 (1974)