Ojos Verdes

Lean on the doorstep of your house one day,
you watched the night of May light up.
Men passed by and you smiled,
until I stopped my horse at your door.
You give me fire, Serrana, and I give you this carnation.
Come and take it on my lips
for I will give you fire.
I got off the horse, saw you up close
and your eyes were, two green
May stars for me.

Green eyes, green like basil.
Green like green wheat,
green, green lemon.
Green eyes, green with a sharp shine,
that have stuck into my heart.
For me there are no more suns, stars, or moon,
there are only eyes that are my life.
Those green eyes, green like basil.
Green like green wheat,
green, green lemon.

From the room we saw the day break
and the tower in the sail announce dawn.
You left my arms as dawn broke
and in my mouth a taste of mint and cinnamon.
Serrana, I want to give you a dress.
You said you're fulfilled, you don't have to give me anything.
I got on my horse and gave you a kiss
and never have I lived a more beautiful May night.

Green eyes, green like basil.
Green like green wheat,
green, green lemon.
Green eyes, green with a sharp shine,
that have stuck into my heart.
For me there are no more suns, stars, or moon,
there are only eyes that are my life.
Green eyes, green like basil.
Green like green wheat
and green, green lemon.