Spanish Is a Loving Tongue
Love Unspoken in Sonora: A Tale of Longing and Loss
Lyrics
Spanish is a loving tongue
Spanish language embodies warmth and affection
Soft as music light as spray
Describes the gentle, soothing nature of the language
Was a girl he learned it from
A man learned Spanish from a girl
Living down Sonora way
The girl lived in Sonora, a region known for its romantic associations
He don't look much like a lover
The man doesn't fit the typical image of a lover
But he says her love words over
Despite his appearance, he speaks her love words
Mostly when he's all alone
He often does this when he's by himself
Mi amor mi corazon
Expressions of love in Spanish: "My love, my heart"
On the nights that he would ride
Times when he would travel or visit her
She would listen for his spurs
She eagerly awaited his arrival, listening for his spurs (indicating his approach)
Throw those big doors open wide
She would open the doors widely upon his arrival
Raise them laughing eyes of hers
Her joyful, laughing eyes greeted him
How those hours would get to flyin'
The time together passed quickly
All too soon he'd hear her sighing
He would hear her sigh when their time ended too soon
In her little sorry tone
Her apologetic tone when expressing regret at their parting
Mi amor mi corazon
Repeated expressions of affection in Spanish
He ain't seen her since that night
He hasn't seen her since then
He can't cross the line you know
He's unable to return due to some barrier (possibly legal)
They want him for a gambling flight
There are consequences if he tries to return, perhaps legal issues related to gambling
Like as not it's better so
Suggests that not being able to return might be for the best
Yet he's always sort of missed her
He's always felt a sense of longing for her
Since that last sad night he kissed her
The memory of their last sad goodbye lingers with him
Lost his heart left her own
He lost his heart and she lost hers when they parted
Adios mi corazon
A final farewell in Spanish: "Goodbye my heart"
Lost his heart left her own
Reiteration of the emotional loss in parting
Adios mi corazon
Final farewell in Spanish, emphasizing the emotional attachment
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