Spanish eyes
The traditional sounds of Cuba have been resurrected through the piano play… Read Full Bio ↴The traditional sounds of Cuba have been resurrected through the piano playing of Enrique Chia. Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2001 in the Best Classical Crossover category for his album The Music of Ernesto Lecuona, Chia weaves a dance-inspiring mixture of soft pop, Latin dance tunes, and boleros. Although he initially performed only at benefit concerts for the Jackson Memorial Hospital's cancer clinic for children, Chia has increasingly reached out to a global audience. For much of his career, Chia balanced music with academic pursuits. Leaving Cuba in 1961, he earned a bachelor's degree in English at West Georgia College. Transferring to Georgia Tech in Atlanta, he earned a master's degree in metallurgy in 1967 and a Ph. D. in 1975. Although he frequently played piano at parties, Chia remained focused on his non-musical life. After working as an adjunct professor in Georgia Tech's materials engineering department, he accepted a special faculty position at Georgia Tech Research Institute in 1986. Four years later, he began working at the American Fine Wire Corporation in Selma, AL. Rising to the position of executive vice president, he retired from the company in the mid-'90s. An insightful inventor, he holds more than 50 patents for developments in metals and processing. Dedicating himself to music since his retirement, Chia has more than made up for lost time. Since 1998, when he released his long-overdue debut album, Chia has recorded an additional 17 albums and was an OTI award finalist for his song, "Ayuda Al Nino," written for UNICEF's Year of the Child. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide

Spanish eyes
Enrique Chia 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 "Si, si"
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me

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

Overall Meaning

Enrique Chia's "Spanish Eyes" is a poignant ballad about saying farewell to a lover with beautiful, blue Spanish eyes. The song captures the sorrow of separation, as the singer pleads with his lover not to cry because their parting is only temporary. He promises to come back with a heart full of love and hopes that she will say "Si, si" and wait for him.


The song is infused with a Latin flavor that is apparent in the lyrics and melody. The use of the Spanish language creates a romantic and exotic atmosphere, adding to the overall emotional impact of the song. The repetition of the phrase "Spanish eyes" emphasizes the beauty and significance of this characteristic, as well as its importance to their relationship.


The ballad is a timeless classic that resonates with audiences worldwide. Its universal themes of love, separation, and longing are conveyed through a simple yet elegant melody that is easy to sing along to. The song's bittersweet lyrics and haunting melody capture the essence of a love that transcends borders and time, making it a beloved classic that will endure for generations to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue Spanish eyes
The color blue reflects the melancholy, the sadness in Spanish eyes.


Teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes
Your eyes are shedding tears, expressing the immense pain and sadness you feel deep within.


Please, please don't cry
I'm pleading with you to stop crying because it breaks my heart to see you in pain.


This is just adios and not goodbye
I'm leaving now, but only temporarily, not forever.


Soon I'll return
I'll come back to you soon, and I promise to keep my word.


Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
I'll bring you so much love that your heart will be overflowing with it.


Please say 'Si, si'
Please say yes, affirming that you'll wait for me and that you feel the same way I do.


Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Promise me that you'll wait for me and that your eyes, which are so beautiful and expressive, will be waiting for me when I return.


Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico
Your eyes are the most beautiful eyes in all of Mexico, and they captivate me completely.


True Spanish eyes
Your eyes are an authentic representation of the Spanish culture, and they represent the beauty and depth of this culture.


Please smile at me once more before I go
Before I leave, I want to see your radiant smile one last time to hold on to this beautiful memory until we meet again.


Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
I want to hear you say that you'll wait for me and that your eyes, which I find so captivating, will be waiting for me when I return.




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Written by: Carlos Villalobos, Garry Applebaum

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Comments from YouTube:

@claracorona7483

Es que, no sé que decir, pero su música trasciende todo mi ser. Ninguno como él.

@mirthaoliviadiazarriado6529

Gracias youtube
Un deleite escuchar estas
Bellas melodias del gran
Maestro Enrrique Chia ❤❤

@raquelalvarado7820

Señor chia gracias por esas melodias tan hermosas que alegran mi corazón gracias

@raquelnunez5812

Muy buena colección del maestro Chia y su piano ❤

@modestasalinas1381

Maravillosa música 🎶. Me llega al alma

@ebundiarodriguez617

YO TAMBIEN SOY PIANISTA Y AHORA TENGO 83 AÑOS TOQUE CON UN GRAN YAZZ BAND DE 17 MUSICOS PROFESIONALES 1R.TROMP.MI HERMANO MAESTRO DE ARTURO SANDOVAL SOY DE CUBA GRACIAS QUE DIOS LO ACOMPAÑE BRAVOOOOOOOOOOO

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Bellísimas interpretaciones.

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Hermosas canciones

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' Bella musica del recuerdo

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GOOD NIGHT
LOVE YOU MORE
MISS NA MISS
TAKE CARE
GOD BLESS

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