Viejos Amigos
Pedro Infante Lyrics

The lyrics of Pedro Infante's song "Viejos Amigos" depict the pain and heartache of lost love, but also offer hope for a new beginning. The singer asks to see the person he cares for crying, so he can be there to offer comfort and support. He wants to be close to their soul, to share in their pain and help dry their tears caused by a bad love. The sadness in the lyrics is deepened by the poetic lines: "Soy el mismo de siempre/Sigue sangrando la herida/Que un día de la vida/Me dió tu querer" meaning "I am still the same/Since the day your love inflicted the wound/It still bleeds." Despite the pain of the past and the present, the singer is hopeful for a new love, wishing and praying for that person to fill the emptiness in his (or her) life. He encourages his friend not to dwell on the past, but to "start a new life" without the burden of lost love. He implores them to rise above and not be defeated by the pain, but to believe in God and in their enduring friendship.

The song "Viejos Amigos" is a classic Mexican bolero composed by the famous songwriter and composer José Alfredo Jiménez. Bolero is a romantic Latin-American music genre originated in Cuba in the late 19th century. The song was written and composed for Pedro Infante, a legendary Mexican singer and actor, known as the greatest icon of Mexican cinema. He recorded the song in his distinctive style, which is notable for its deep, rich voice and its ability to convey emotions. The song is one of his most famous and beloved, featuring his signature voice accompanied by a plaintive guitar and accordion. Interestingly, the song was initially composed as a ranchera - a more boisterous and traditional Mexican genre - but Infante preferred the bolero version, which became an enduring hit.