Leon Gieco - Esos Ojos Negros - translation of the lyrics into English

Lyrics and translation Leon Gieco - Esos Ojos Negros




Esos Ojos Negros
Those Black Eyes
Esos ojos negros que miraban
Those black eyes that gazed upon
La poca esperanza del país
The waning hope of a nation
También se aprovecharon de la fe
Also took advantage of faith
Y la voluntad de vivir
And the will to live
Esos ojos negros que miraban
Those black eyes that gazed upon
Como se ganaba en el mundial
How we triumphed in the World Cup
Estaban tejiendo en su retina
Were weaving in their depths
Una historia prohibida
A forbidden tale
Que lastima que la gente no es tan sabia
Pity the people aren't wise
De mirar solo a los ojos para la verdad saber
To only gaze into eyes to discern the truth
Y quitar respaldo popular
And withdraw popular support
Si otra cosa no se puede hacer
If nothing else can be done
Tarda un tiempo el pueblo
The people take time
Para abrir su puerta pero
To open their hearts but
Cuando la abre pone llave y te encierra
When they do, they lock the door and lock you in





Writer(s): Leon Gieco


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