Eyes Like Yours (Ojos Asi)
Shakira · Laundry Service
A sky without sun
A man with no nation
Saints, captive in chains
A song with no name
For lack of imagination
ya la he ya he ya la he
And I have seen
Darker than ebony
ya he ya he ya la he
And now it seems, that I
Without your eyes could never be
My one desire, all I aspire
Is in your eyes forever to live
Traveled all over; the seven oceans
There is nothing that I wouldn't give
Came from Bahrain, got to Beirut
Looking for someone comparing to you
Tearing down windows and doors
And I could not find eyes like yours
Rabboussamai fikarrajaii
Fi ainaiha aralhayati
Ati ilaika min hatha lkaaouni
Arjouka labbi labbi nidai
Came from Bahrain, got to Beirut
Looking for someone comparing to you
Tearing down windows and doors
And I could not find eyes like yours
Oh, you know I have seen
A woman of means
In rags and begging for pleasure
Crossed, a river of salt
Just after I rode a
ship that's sunk in the desert
ya la he ya he ya la he
And I have seen
Darker than ebony
ya he ya he ya la he
And now it seems, that I
Without your eyes could never be
My one desire, all I aspire
Is in your eyes forever to live
Traveled all over; the seven oceans
There is nothing that I wouldn't give
Came from Bahrain, got to Beirut
Looking for someone comparing to you
Tearing down windows and doors
And I could not find eyes like yours
Rabboussamai fikarrajaii
Fi ainaiha aralhayati
Ati ilaika min hatha lkaaouni
Arjouka labbi labbi nidai
Came from Bahrain, got to Beirut
Looking for someone comparing to you
Tearing down windows and doors
And I could not find eyes like yours
Rabboussamai fikarrajaii
Fi ainaiha aralhayati
Ati ilaika min hatha lkaaouni
Arjouka labbi labbi nidai
min Bahrain ila Beirut
Looking for someone comparing to you
Tearing down windows and doors
And I could not find eyes like yours
My one desire, all I aspire
Is in your eyes forever to live
Traveled all over; the seven oceans
There is nothing that I wouldn't give
Came from Bahrain, got to Beirut
Looking for someone comparing to you
Tearing down windows and doors
And I could not find eyes like yours
Eyes Like Yours (Ojos Asi)
Shakira's "Eyes Like Yours (Ojos Asi)" stands as a defining track from her 2001 breakthrough album, Laundry Service. This recording marked a pivotal moment in her career, showcasing her successful transition into the English-language market while retaining the rhythmic sensibilities of her earlier Spanish-language work. The song blends pop and rock influences with her signature vocal style, establishing the sonic identity that would propel her to global stardom. As part of a discography that spans decades and genres, this track highlights her ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that transcend language barriers. It remains a significant song in her catalogue, reflecting the artistic evolution that followed her initial rise in Latin America and paved the way for subsequent international hits.