Mooncrown11 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I know for sure his heart is here with meThough I wish him back, I know he cannot seeMy hands tremblingI know he hears me singI light this candle and watch it throwTears on my pillowAnd if there is a Christ, he'll come tonightTo pray for Spanish eyesAnd if I have nothing left to showTears on my pillowWhat kind of life is this, if God existsThen help me pray for Spanish eyesHe had to fight like all the restIn the barrio all the streets are paved with fearI don't understandAt least he was a manI light this candle and watch it throwTears on my pillowAnd if there is a Christ, he'll come tonightTo pray for Spanish eyesAnd if I have nothing left to showTears on my pillowWhat kind of life is this, if God existsThen help me pray for Spanish eyesHow many lives will they have to take? How much heartache? How many suns will they have to burn? Spanish eyes, when will they ever learn?You were not the Maravilla in our mindsWe were proud to fight but we cannot win this blindStand your guns against the wallWho's next in line to fall?I light this candle and watch it throwTears on my pillowAnd if there is a Christ, he'll come tonightTo pray for Spanish eyesAnd if I have nothing left to showTears on my pillowWhat kind of life is this, if God existsThen help me pray for Spanish eyesTus lagrimas de tristezaNo me dejan olvidarteYour tears of sadnessWill not let me forget youHow many lives will they have to take?How much heartache?How many suns will they have to burn?Spanish eyes, when will they ever learn? This penultimate track from the LAP album is a touching spanish-flavored ballad. It can be taken literally as someone pining away for a loved one who is off at war but it has been said that this is a metaphor for the AIDS struggle which makes sense since Madonna was one of the first celebrities to really bring attention to and speak out in support of those afflicted with the disease even when it wasn't "cool" to do so. Whatever your interpretation of the song, it is a beautiful song delivered with compassion, vulnerability and strength. This was always one of my Mom's favorite M songs and always makes me think of her although she thought for a while that she was singing "My life's a candle" in the chorus I know it will probably never happen in a million years, but would love to hear an acoustic version on tour in the future. One can dream... Favorite Lyric: How many suns will they have to burn? Favorite Musical Part : That final guitar into the chimes Favorite Vocal Part : The gorgeous bridge section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anastaza Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 One of her best, most beautiful ballads. All the feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wade Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Amazing song. I've said it before and I'll say it again. She should've released this as a single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Another forgotten gem. Favourite song off LAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Love this song. Love how she just belts the hell out of the chorus as well. Miss that more soulful voice at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Not one of my personal favorites, but would have liked to see how a video would have been filmed for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspur Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Was a favorite of mine on first listenings of Like A Prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crux Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 A masterpiece that should have been a single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmark Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I love it as well... I also love the male voice that accompanies Madonna's vocals. Is it Patrick Leonard? The two voices really add to the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 An amazing song from the greatest album of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgefan Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Lágrimas de tristeza no me dejan olvidarte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Lágrimas de tristeza no me dejan olvidarte Fav moment of the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVX Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 One of her best ballads. Should've been included on STR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diversity83 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I love singing this song! Maybe I'll post a clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tvat Jens Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Have always loved this song, should have been a single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 it was probably the song the impressed me the most at the time of its release, after EY now has lost some position, but it remains one of the most raw and emotional vocal interpretion by madonna ever.... love your post as always, mooncrown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I remember it was my favorite song when the album came out. I still love it so much. Such a great song. Love her voice. And really really love the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I love singing this song! Maybe I'll post a clip Please do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples388 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Song of the Week? Um.... more like Song of Life ItSELF? I LIVE for "Spanish Eyes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 love your post as always, mooncrown Aww thanks so much vande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ivy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 A masterpiece that should have been a single. And that's the problem with Like A Prayer; Spanish Eyes, Till Death do us Part and Promise to Try could have all been singles as well. That's 9 beautiful and totally original singles from the one album did leave off Love Song and Act of Contrition- great songs just not single worthy I thought Spanish eyes was a single in Spain or possibly promo single? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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