Spanish Eyes
Starlite Orchestra & Singers Lyrics
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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"
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
The lyrics of "Spanish Eyes" by the Starlite Orchestra & Singers capture the emotion of love and longing as seen through the metaphor of "Spanish eyes." The blue Spanish eyes mentioned in the song symbolize sadness and tears falling from the eyes of a loved one. The plea for the tears to stop emphasizes the desire to alleviate the pain and sorrow being felt.
The singer expresses that their departure is not a permanent goodbye but rather a temporary farewell, emphasizing that they will return. The promise to bring love and fill the heart with affection implies a deep connection and commitment to the relationship. The repetition of "Please say 'Si, si'" reflects a plea for reassurance that their partner will wait for their return.
The imagery of "Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico" and "True Spanish eyes" portrays the beauty and authenticity of the loved one's gaze. The request for a smile before departing conveys a desire for a final moment of happiness and connection. The promise of a return filled with love and devotion is reiterated, emphasizing the emotional bond and the hope of reunion.
The repetition of the phrase "Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me" throughout the song underscores the theme of separation and longing. The plea for assurance and commitment from the loved one's eyes signifies the importance of their presence and waiting for the singer to come back. The overall sentiment of the lyrics conveys a mix of love, longing, and hope for a future reunion, capturing the emotional depth of the relationship portrayed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Spanish eyes
Lovely, captivating eyes with a hint of sadness
Teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes
You are visibly emotional and shedding tears
Please, please don't cry
I don't want to see you in pain or sorrow
This is just adios and not goodbye
It's a temporary farewell, not a permanent one
Soon I'll return
I will come back to you before long
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
I will bring you abundant love and affection
Please say "Si, si"
Please agree and say yes to me
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Promise me that you and your beautiful eyes will wait for my return
Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico
The most beautiful eyes in the entire country of Mexico
True Spanish eyes
Eyes that reflect the depth and sincerity of the Spanish culture
Please smile at me once more before I go
I want to see your smile one last time before leaving
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Reiterate your promise to wait for my return with your captivating eyes
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Written by: Carlos Villalobos, Garry Applebaum
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