(Pray For) Spanish Eyes
Lyrics
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
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
Credits
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard
Produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard
Album
Song
With La Isla Bonita Madonna had already shown her fascination for the Spanish-Latin culture. In this hauntingly beautiful ballad Madonna is searching for strength, singing about Spanish eyes.
Notice that the album cover and the disc mention the song as titled 'Spanish Eyes', while the booklet lists 'Pray For Spanish Eyes'.