Ojitos Soñadores Lyrics in English by Ramón Ayala
Consentida is a beautiful term of endearment that doesn't have a perfect English equivalent. It describes a loved one, often a partner or child, who is cherished, doted on, and perhaps a little spoiled with affection.
In this classic Norteño song, the singer opens by wondering where his consentida has gone. Using this word instead of a more common term like 'mi amor' (my love) reveals a deep, specific, and tender relationship, setting a tone of profound loss and longing.
This is a classic song about being completely broken-hearted. The singer is looking for his lost love, his consentida [spoiled one], wondering where her ojos soñadores [dreamy eyes] have gone. He's not just sad; his heart is literally crying out for her.
He tells us she made a very specific promise. She planted carnations in his garden and swore she would return when they bloomed. But the seasons changed, the flowers withered, and she never came back. Now, he's dealing with the pain in a couple of ways. First, he gets extremely dramatic, saying Me matarán las negras penas [The black sorrows will kill me] and that it would be better to die than to keep suffering. Then, he tries a more common solution: getting drunk. He goes to the bars because people say wine helps you forget, but he finds out les juro que es mentira [I swear to you it's a lie]. The alcohol doesn't help at all, and he's left with his feelings.
