Carmen Jones
Enrique Bunbury Lyrics

The song "Carmen Jones" by Enrique Bunbury begins with the singer stating that he is going to start from the beginning – a place close to the precipice, where he always wanted to be. The reference to the precipice is a metaphor for the edge of danger or instability. He then describes Carmen Jones in the living room and how she walks like no one else. Carmen Jones, the character mentioned in the song, was a beautiful and alluring woman who ultimately destroys the lives of the men who fall for her.

The chorus of the song talks about how Carmen Jones wanted to be a star, illuminating the singer's path when he was blind. He pleads that he will never fail her and she should never doubt him. However, he acknowledges that he still has to reconcile with the mistakes he will undoubtedly make. The singer then talks about his jealousy, describing it as a torment that he cannot bear.

The song is about an intense and dangerous love affair as well as the singer's inner struggle with his own flaws and insecurities. The reference to Carmen Jones, the femme fatale, symbolizes temptation, risk, and ultimately self-destruction.