Lyrics: Tristessa, sad, alas, weeping for a love that became an hero Sad, to call it hero, I have suffered I cry because I loved you and now I understand the law we have gone through Now I understand that the one who can, chooses Everything must be killed or not Everything must be killed or not Everything must be killed or not There goes the pain Oh, I didn't want Maria, I used her Oh, I didn't want Maria, I used her Oh, because I love you Maria, Maria, your beautiful face, Maria, Maria, your beautiful face Oh, your hair, your beautiful face Oh, your hair, your beautiful face Oh, because I love you, oh, I used you because I love you Oh, I didn't want to, because I love you, I used you The song "Tristessa" by Gipsy Kings explores themes of love, suffering, and regret. The lyrics express the narrator's sadness and sorrow for the love they had, which ended tragically or was unfulfilled. They acknowledge the pain they have gone through and learn the lessons from their past experiences. The mention of "killing" refers to the idea of letting go or putting an end to the emotions associated with the love they had. The narrator also mentions Maria, highlighting their regret for using her or not truly wanting her despite loving her. The song overall portrays a sense of longing, reflection, and the complexities of love.
