A native of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Vargas was a classically-trained tenor who originally sang opera but gained fame with his renditions of popular songs. He made many musical guest appearances in films from 1936 onward, but also had more substantial acting roles in a few pictures, achieving over 70 screen credits in total.
In 1942, Vargas performed at the White House for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of many honors he received during his long career. He also performed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Vargas died in Mexico City, Mexico at age 83.
Humo En Tus Ojos
Pedro Vargas Lyrics
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Siento en mi interior
Algo que es pena
Algo que es amor
Y que me atormenta
Fumo en tu mirar
Humo de cristal
Si el vivir te quiere castigar, nunca dejes de reir
Porque al fin pecado no es amar y no hay porque sufrir
No, ya no llores más
Toda tu inquietud, déjala morir porque no quiero yo verte más llorar
No, ya no llores más
Toda tu inquietud, déjala morir porque no quiero yo verte más llorar
The lyrics of Pedro Vargas's song "Humo En Tus Ojos" depict a deep emotional response to seeing someone cry. The singer expresses feeling a mixture of sorrow and love within themselves when witnessing the tears of another person, which torments them. This internal conflict is beautifully captured in the lines "Al verte sollozar, Siento en mi interior, Algo que es pena, Algo que es amor, Y que me atormenta" as they struggle to reconcile these two intense emotions.
The imagery of "Fumo en tu mirar, Humo de cristal, Perlas de dolor que a mi corazón matan al volar" conveys a sense of fragility and preciousness in the tears being shed. The tears are likened to smoke, perhaps suggesting a sense of transience and fading away, while also being described as "perlas de dolor" or pearls of pain that hit the heart like arrows. This visual representation accentuates the emotional weight and impact of the tears on the singer.
In the following lines, the singer offers words of wisdom and comfort to the person who is crying, urging them to continue laughing even if life seems harsh. The sentiment that "Porque al fin pecado no es amar y no hay porque sufrir" reflects a more optimistic outlook, suggesting that love should not be seen as a sin and that there is no need to suffer needlessly. It is a message of resilience and hope in the face of adversity and pain.
The repeated refrain "No, ya no llores más, Toda tu inquietud, déjala morir porque no quiero yo verte más llorar" conveys a heartfelt plea to the person crying to let go of their worries and sorrows. The singer does not want to see them in pain any longer and urges them to release their inner turmoil. It is a compassionate plea for the person to find peace and happiness, emphasizing the desire to see them smile instead of cry. Overall, the lyrics of "Humo En Tus Ojos" delve into themes of love, empathy, and the importance of finding joy even in the midst of sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Al verte sollozar
Upon seeing you cry
Siento en mi interior
I feel in my innermost self
Algo que es pena
Something that is sorrow
Algo que es amor
Something that is love
Y que me atormenta
And torments me
Fumo en tu mirar
I smoke in your gaze
Humo de cristal
Smoke of glass
Perlas de dolor que a mi corazón matan al volar
Pearls of pain that kill my heart as they fly
Si el vivir te quiere castigar, nunca dejes de reir
If living wants to punish you, never stop laughing
Porque al fin pecado no es amar y no hay porque sufrir
Because in the end, sin is not loving and there is no need to suffer
No, ya no llores más
No, don't cry anymore
Toda tu inquietud, déjala morir porque no quiero yo verte más llorar
All your restlessness, let it die because I don't want to see you cry anymore
No, ya no llores más
No, don't cry anymore
Toda tu inquietud, déjala morir porque no quiero yo verte más llorar
All your restlessness, let it die because I don't want to see you cry anymore
Writer(s): Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@antoniozarur6893
Hermosa interpretación
@miriammontanonemer1652
¡Hermoso...Muy hermoso!... (Gracias, VintageMusicFm)
@ErnestoMigueltrovador
excelente interpretacióncantantazo