Spanish Eyes
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics


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Blue Spanish eyes
Teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes
Please, please don't cry
This is just adios and not goodbye
Soon I'll return
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
Please say, "Sí, sí"
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Blue Spanish eyes
Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico
True Spanish eyes
Please smile for me once more before I go
Soon I will return
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
Please say, "Sí, sí"

Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song, “Spanish Eyes” by Bert Kaempfert evoke a sense of romance and nostalgia. The Blue Spanish eyes referred to in the lyrics are symbolic of the sadness and tears that come with the end of a romantic relationship, while the plea for the eyes to smile before departure emphasizes a hopeful future reunion. The song is sung in a soft and tender tone, adding to its overall emotional effect.


The singer asks the Spanish eyes not to cry, as he is just saying adios and not goodbye, making it clear that there will be a reunion in the future. The song expresses the promise of love, with the singer telling the eyes that he will return soon, bringing all the love that the heart can hold. The lyrics are written with a sense of hope and romanticism, making it a classic love song.


The song was originally written in Spanish by composer Carlos Villalobos, and entitled “Moon Over Naples”. The instrumental version of the song was later adapted by Bert Kaempfert, and the lyrics rewritten by Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder. It became a hit in 1965, and has been covered by various other artists such as Elvis Presley, Julio Iglesias and Andy Williams. The song continues to be a popular romantic ballad and is often included in various romantic playlists.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue Spanish eyes
The singer is observing the blue-colored eyes of someone who is likely of Spanish descent


Teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes
The person with blue Spanish eyes is crying and tears are falling from their eyes


Please, please don't cry
The singer is pleading with the person to stop crying


This is just adios and not goodbye
The artist is leaving but wants the person to know it is not permanent, but rather a temporary goodbye


Soon I'll return
The artist promises to return to the person with blue Spanish eyes


Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
The singer will bring the person with blue Spanish eyes all of the love their heart desires when they return


Please say "Si, si"
The singer is asking the person to say "yes" in Spanish, to show their agreement and willingness to wait for their return


Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
The artist is asking for confirmation that the person with blue Spanish eyes will wait for them to return


Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico
The person with blue Spanish eyes is being complimented as having the most beautiful eyes in all of Mexico


True Spanish eyes
The artist confirms that the person with blue Spanish eyes is a true representation of Spanish heritage


Please smile at me once more before I go
The singer is requesting for the person to give one last smile before they depart


Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
The artist repeats their request for confirmation that the person with blue Spanish eyes will wait for them to return




Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Eddie Snyder, Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton

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Comments from YouTube:

@MargritStengle

Ein großartiger Komponist ,fantastische Arrangements ,hervorragendes Orchester und ein ganz besonderer Sound.

@AndresAraya395

Margrit. Esta Canción la vengo Escuchando desde el Año 1988. Ya tengo 42 Años. Saludos desde Chile.

@WendyRodger1

He achieved so much in his (too short) life, we still have my late parents' Swingin Safari LP record, dates back a few decades. What a talented man, love listening to his music and always brings back great memories with my parents.

@gerardorodriguez7621

El gran Bert Kaempfert y su extraordinaria orquesta, director, arreglista, trompetista y autor de maravillosas melodías que le dieron la vuelta al Mundo.

@elenakotchanova5542

Hervorragende Musik. Der größte deutscher Komponist 20 Jh.

@johnkeelty

One of my father's favourites!!! 😊 I often play this good memories 😊

@mireillavanstraten4338

Heel veel herinneringen uit mijn jeugd, dat mijn moeder constant dit plaatje bleef draaien. Het blijft wel 1 van mijn favoriete nummers om naar te luisteren en weg te zwijmelen naar het verleden en af en toe een traantje weg te pinken.

@franciscosolerpanades9348

que gran compositor i director de esta orquesta tan maravillosa mister Bert Kaempfert fabulosas interpretaciones espectacular musica uno de los grandes directores de orquesta mundial bravo mister Bert Kemperfet

@rabhouse7700

Per me una delle musiche più belle mai scritte con la quale si sono cimentati orchestre e solisti tra i quali Elvis Presley, Humperdinck, Al Martino, James Last e qualche altra decina di interpreti.... 💯

@SilviaCargnelli

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