Fichas negras
Leo Marini feat. La Sonora Matancera Lyrics
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como pierde aquel buen jugador
que la suerte perversa marco
su destino fatal
pero jugue
mis cartas abiertas al amor
la confianza que tuve trunco
pero en cambio tu
me jugaste fichas sin valor
fichas negras como es el color
de tu perversidad
hoy ya perdi
y te juro no vuelvo a jugar
por que a nadie yo volvere a amar
como te quiero a ti
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.
Line by Line Meaning
yo te perdi
I lost you
como pierde aquel buen jugador
Like a great player loses
que la suerte perversa marco
When bad luck marks
su destino fatal
Their fatal destiny
pero jugue
But I played
mis cartas abiertas al amor
My cards open to love
la confianza que tuve trunco
The trust I had broke
nuestra felicidad
Our happiness
pero en cambio tu
But instead you
me jugaste fichas sin valor
Played worthless chips with me
fichas negras como es el color
Black chips like the color
de tu perversidad
Of your perverseness
hoy ya perdi
Today I've already lost
y te juro no vuelvo a jugar
And I swear I won't play again
por que a nadie yo volvere a amar
Because I won't love anyone again
como te quiero a ti
Like I love you
Writer(s): Johnny Rodriguez
Contributed by Samantha D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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