Pau Casals i Defilló (December 29, 1876 – October 22, 1973), best known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and later conductor. He made many recordings throughout his career, of solo, chamber, and orchestral music, also as conductor, but Casals is perhaps best remembered for the recording of the Bach: Cello Suites he made from 1936 to 1939. An ardent supporter of the Spanish Republican government, after its defeat in 1939, Casals vowed not to return to Spain until democracy had been restored, although he did not live to see the end of the Franco dictatorial regime.

When I was a kid, I forged wishes and dreams
I said, “I’ll fight for justice and bathe on streams”
“I’ll help the poor and have a laugh with daddy”
“I’d have a nice job and always act bravely”

But when I grew up I found myself in tears
Those things are farther from me than it appears
I’m not a hero and I don’t have a dad
Too many days passed wherein I was so sad

But then, I stood back up and made up my mind
I’ll chase these dreams and leave all the pain behind
After all, I’m no longer alone. I have…
I’ve entrusted these dreams to someone I love