Ojos Negros
El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa Lyrics


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Dicen que los ojos negros nunca engañan
Y que cumplen si te dicen que han de amar
Yo quisiera que los tuyos me quisieran
Y me dieran sus promesas de verdad

Cada día que va pasando estoy sufriendo
Y si pienso en olvidarte, sufro más
Tengo el alma adolorida, ya no puedo sufrir más

Tú bien sabes que te quiero, mi prietita
No me nieges tu cariño y tu mirar
En mi pecho guardo siempre ese cariño
Que dejarte de querer es por de más
Cada día que va pasando estoy sufriendo




Y si pienso en olvidarte, sufro más
Tengo el alma adolorida, ya no puedo sufrir más

Overall Meaning

In El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa's song Ojos Negros, the singer is expressing his desire for the love and promises of someone with black eyes who he deeply cares for. He believes that black eyes never deceive and that if they say they will love, they will follow through. The singer is suffering as each day goes by, and even the thought of forgetting this person only causes him more pain. He is in so much agony that he can no longer bear it and is pleading for their love and affection.


It is a beautifully written song that captures the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, as they convey the depth of the singer's love and the torment he is experiencing. The melody is also quite memorable, making it easy for listeners to connect with the lyrics and feel the emotion behind the words.


This song has become a classic in Mexican music and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. It is a staple at weddings, quinceañeras, and other celebrations where love is celebrated. Its popularity has endured for decades, and it continues to be a favorite among fans of regional Mexican music.


Line by Line Meaning

Dicen que los ojos negros nunca engañan
They say that black eyes never deceive


Y que cumplen si te dicen que han de amar
And that they keep their word if they promise to love you


Yo quisiera que los tuyos me quisieran
I wish that yours would love me


Y me dieran sus promesas de verdad
And give me their promises sincerely


Cada día que va pasando estoy sufriendo
Every passing day I am suffering


Y si pienso en olvidarte, sufro más
And if I think about forgetting you, I suffer even more


Tengo el alma adolorida, ya no puedo sufrir más
I have a painful soul, I can't suffer anymore


Tú bien sabes que te quiero, mi prietita
You know well that I love you, my little dark one


No me nieges tu cariño y tu mirar
Don't deny me your affection and your gaze


En mi pecho guardo siempre ese cariño
I always keep that affection in my heart


Que dejarte de querer es por de más
That it's too much to ask me to stop loving you




Writer(s): Ramiro Cabazos, Ramiro Cavazos

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