Translation of the song lyrics Esos Ojos Negros - Leon Gieco

Esos Ojos Negros (original)

Esos ojos negros que miraban
La poca esperanza del país
También se aprovecharon de la fe
Y la voluntad de vivir.
Esos ojos negros que miraban
Como se ganaba en el mundial
Estaban tejiendo en su retina
Una historia prohibida.
Que lastima que la gente no es tan sabia
De mirar solo a los ojos para la verdad saber
Y quitar respaldo popular si otra cosa
No se puede hacer.
Tarda un tiempo el pueblo
Para abrir sus puertas
Pero cuando la abre
Pone llave y te encierra.

Esos Ojos Negros (translation)

Those black eyes that looked
The little hope of the country
They also took advantage of faith
And the will to live.
Those black eyes that looked
How did you win in the world cup
They were weaving on her retina
A forbidden story.
What a pity that people are not so wise
To look only into the eyes to know the truth
And remove popular support if something else
It can not be done.
It takes a while for the town
to open its doors
But when you open it
Put a key and lock you up.