Selena Gomez releases "Ojos Tristes," sampling Jeanette's classic

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have released a new album called "I Said I Love You First." This album features 15 tracks, showcasing their creative partnership and love for each other. One of the standout songs is “Ojos Tristes,” which has quickly gained popularity online. "Ojos Tristes" is a bilingual glam-pop song that features María Zardoya. The track samples Jeanette’s 1981 hit “El Muchacho de los Ojos Tristes.” This new version has already reached the top 10 on YouTube’s Trending music chart and has nearly 2 million views for its lyric video. Jeanette's original song tells the story of a young man with sad eyes who needs love. Jeanette, a Spanish singer, expresses her desire to see him again through her soft and melodic vocals. Her performance in the 1981 video captures the emotion of the song beautifully. In contrast, Gomez's “Ojos Tristes” is about the pain of a breakup. The lyrics discuss the struggle of leaving someone while acknowledging their sad eyes. The song brings a modern touch with added percussion and instrumentation, while still keeping a dreamy feel. An official music video for Gomez's song has not yet been released. However, the current lyric video shows a personal moment between Gomez and Blanco, reflecting the song's nostalgic themes.