Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros

The song 'Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros,' performed by Cecilia Echeñique, is a traditional folk song from Latin America, often associated with Chile. The lyrics speak of deep longing and the pain of unrequited love, using the metaphor of selling 'unos ojos negros' (black eyes) that have been bewitching but have caused pain. The act of selling the eyes symbolizes the desire to rid oneself of the feelings and memories associated with a love that has not been reciprocated.

The chorus, 'Más te quisiera, más te amo yo,' which translates to 'The more I would want you, the more I love you,' reflects the intensity of the singer's emotions, despite the suffering they have caused. The nights spent sighing for the beloved's love highlight the sleepless nights and the constant preoccupation with the object of their affection. The reference to going to the seashore to ask the waves if they have seen the beloved pass by illustrates a deep connection to nature and the use of its vastness as a confidant for the singer's sorrow.

The final verse, mentioning the flowers in the garden losing their color with the sun and the black eyes crying for the beloved they adore, reinforces the theme of loss and the fading of joy in the absence of the loved one. The song, with its melancholic melody and evocative lyrics, captures the essence of a love that remains strong even in the face of pain and disappointment.