Spanish Eyes

(album: Like A Prayer - 1989)

I know for sure his heart is here with me
Though I wish him back
I know he cannot see my hands trembling
I know he hears me sing

I light this candle
And watch it throw tears on my pillow
And if there is a Christ
He'll come tonight to pray for Spanish eyes
And if I have nothing left to show
Tears on my pillow
What kind of life is this?
If God exists
Then help me pray for Spanish eyes

He had to fight like all the rest
In the barrio, all the streets are paved with fear
I don't understand
At least he was a man

I light this candle
And watch it throw tears on my pillow
And if there is a Christ
He'll come tonight to pray for Spanish eyes
And if I have nothing left to show
Tears on my pillow
What kind of life is this?
If God exists
Then help me pray for Spanish eyes

How 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 minds
We were proud to fight, but we cannot win this blind
Stand your guns against the wall
Who's next in line to fall?

I light this candle
And watch it throw tears on my pillow
And if there is a Christ
He'll come tonight to pray for Spanish eyes
And if I have nothing left to show
Tears on my pillow
What kind of life is this?
If God exists
Then help me pray for Spanish eyes

Tus lagrimas de tristeza
No me dejan olvidarte
[English translation:
"Your tears of sadness
Will not let me forget you"]

How 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?