Discover the story of the song > Lágrimas Negras (feat Omara Portuondo) – Buena Vista Social Club

The protagonist is experiencing the pain of being abandoned by their romantic partner, and even though all their hopes have died, they choose to fill their dreams with blessings instead of harboring resentment. They suffer greatly from the loss of their partner, crying tears as dark as their life. Despite their partner wanting to leave, the protagonist decides to stay with them even if it means dying for it, and their mother advised them to sing and dance and avoid trouble.