Ojos Verdes
Antonio Carmona
Green Eyes
Green eyes, green like
The basil.
Resting on the threshold of the brothel,
And watching the May night unfold.
Men passed by and you smiled,
Until my horse stopped at your door.
Serrana gives me a chain
And I give you this key.
Come take my lips here
For I will give you fire.
I got off the horse
And gave you a kiss
And your eyes became two green May stars for me.
Green eyes,
Green like,
The basil.
Green like the green wheat
And the green, green lemon
Green eyes, green with a sharp shine
That have pierced my heart
And for me there are no more suns, stars, or moons,
There are only eyes that are my life.
Green eyes, green like the basil.
Green like the green wheat
And the green, green lemon.
From the room we saw the day break,
And heard the dawn bell in the tower.
You left my arm as dawn arrived
And in my mouth a taste of mint and cinnamon.
Serrana, I want to give you a dress.
I told you this is fulfilled,
You don't have to give me anything.
You left me, and never another night
More beautiful than May have I lived.
Green eyes, green like the basil.
Stars nor moon,
There are only eyes that are my life.
Green eyes, green like the basil.
