Moon Over Naples
Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra Lyrics
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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 "Si, si"
Blue Spanish eyes
Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico
True Spanish eyes
Please smile at me once more before I go
Soon I'll return
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
Please say "Si, si"
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
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
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Written by: Carlos Villalobos, Garry Applebaum
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Michael Boyce
Later,with English Lyrics written by Bert's arranger Herbert Reinhart,It was Re-Titled "Spanish Eyes" and became Al Martino's first Big hit for him!
Mike Kmann
and interesting side informationen: like moon over naples some other million sellers from BK were first planned to be songs for Freddy Quinn, a german speaking singer, who was famous over a couple of decades in europe.
Franny Cardillo
Martino had numerous Big Hits around the world for almost 2 decades before Spanish Eyes.
Donald Watson
Al Martino's first big hit was in 1952. "Here In My Heart" stayed at number one on the charts for 3 weeks and earned him a gold record.
William Wyllie
Yeah I was going to say that it sounds like "Spanish Eyes"
Antonio Padua
Ótimo esse lindo clássico.
Ray Kerwin
Written by Bert Kaempfert, lyrics were later added and it became a hit for Al Martino under the name of 'Spanish Eyes'.
Antonio Romero
Beautiful sound!!.
Marky mark
I think is what is called a double foxtrot if I recall from music school. Very wonderful piece from Bert. My favorite arrangement. thanks!
Jose Sabanero
Este mes (mayo 20209)cumplimos 50 años de matrimonio mi esposa y yo.
5 años antes nos conocimos como invitados en un baile de 15 años. La invite a bailar y justamente fue esta hermosa y anecdotica melodia. Luna Sobre Napoles. que mas tarde la nombraron "ojos españoles". Y alli comenzo una hermosa historia de amor y paciencia. G a D.
Jose
Cd. Juarez