Fichas negras
Leo Marini & La Sonora Matancera Lyrics

The song "Fichas Negras" is a heartbroken ballad about a broken relationship in which the singer lost their love. The opening lines "yo te perdi / como pierde aquel buen jugador / que la suerte perversa marco / su destino fatal" describe the feeling of helplessness and the belief that fate was cruelly responsible for the demise of the relationship. The singer compares their loss to that of a skilled player who still loses due to bad luck or other factors out of their control.

The second verse speaks of the singer's own efforts in the relationship, indicating that they were open and honest with their feelings, but ultimately it wasn't enough. "Pero jugue / mis cartas abiertas al amor / la confianza que tuve trunco / nuestra felicidad" suggests that the singer was willing to be vulnerable and committed, but their partner did not reciprocate those feelings. The chorus then shifts to the partner's actions, with "pero en cambio tu / me jugaste fichas sin valor / fichas negras como es el color / de tu perversidad". The imagery of playing cards and the color black (which traditionally symbolizes negativity) suggests that the partner was not sincere and may have been playing mind games or manipulating the singer.

The final verse delivers the resolution of the singer, who acknowledges the pain of the loss and vows to not fall in love again. "Hoy ya perdi / y te juro no vuelvo a jugar / por que a nadie yo volvere a amar / como te quiero a ti" expresses the singer's finality and unwillingness to go through heartbreak again. This is a powerful, emotional song that paints a vivid picture of a failed relationship and the deep sense of loss it can bring.