Perfume De Gardenias
Carlos Cuevas Lyrics
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tiene tu boca,
bellisimos destellos
de luz en tu mirar.
Tu risa es una rima
de alegres notas,
se mueven tus cabellos
cual ondas en el mar.
Tu cuerpo es una copia
de venus, de ciprés
que envidian las mujeres
cuando te ven pasar.
Y llevas en tu alma
la virginal pureza,
por eso es tu belleza
de un místico candor.
Perfume de gardenias
tiene tu boca,
perfume de gardenias,
perfume del amor.
The lyrics of Carlos Cuevas's song "Perfume De Gardenias" describe the beauty of a person, particularly a woman the singer admires. The poetic language is full of vivid images and sensory descriptions that evoke a sense of admiration and longing. The first stanza describes the woman's mouth, which is compared to the scent of gardenias - a flower known for its sweet and intoxicating fragrance. Her eyes are described as having beautiful sparks of light, and her laughter is likened to a joyful melody. The second stanza compares the woman's body to the goddess Venus and the cypress tree, which are both known for their beauty and allure.
The final stanza emphasizes the purity of the woman's soul, which is the source of her mystical beauty. This purity is represented by the fragrance of the gardenias and is said to be the "perfume of love". The lyrics suggest that the woman is not just physically beautiful, but she possesses an inner beauty that is rare and magical.
Overall, the lyrics of "Perfume De Gardenias" celebrate the beauty of a person and are expressed in a poetic and romantic manner that is typical of traditional Mexican music. The song is still widely popular in Mexico and has been covered by several artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Perfume de gardenias tiene tu boca,
Your mouth has the sweet scent of gardenias,
Bellísimos destellos de luz en tu mirar.
Your eyes sparkle with beautiful rays of light.
Tu risa es una rima de alegres notas,
Your laughter is like a happy melody,
Se mueven tus cabellos cual ondas en el mar.
Your hair moves like waves in the sea.
Tu cuerpo es una copia de Venus, de ciprés
Your body is like a copy of Venus and cypress trees.
Que envidian las mujeres cuando te ven pasar.
Women envy you when they see you pass by.
Y llevas en tu alma la virginal pureza,
You carry the pureness of a virgin in your soul,
Por eso es tu belleza de un místico candor.
That's why your beauty has a mystic radiance.
Perfume de gardenias tiene tu boca,
Your mouth has the sweet scent of gardenias,
Perfume de gardenias, perfume del amor.
Perfume of gardenias, the scent of love.
Writer(s): rafael hernández
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.