(Two Crying Eyes) is the most iconic ballad by late Bulgarian pop-folk singer Rumyana , serving as a cornerstone of the 1990s retro-chalga era. Written and composed by the artist herself during a period of personal heartbreak, the song became a national phenomenon and remains a staple of Bulgarian musical culture decades after her tragic passing. The Story Behind the Song
Rumyana famously revealed that she wrote both the lyrics and the music for "Dve Ochi Razplakani" simultaneously. The song was born during a "very heavy moment" in her life, specifically following her separation from her husband, , who was also the father of her two children. rumyana_dve_oci_razplakani
Initially recorded in 1994, it gained massive popularity and was later included on her 1995 album I Love to Live ( Obicham Da Zhiveya ) and her 1997 self-titled album Dve Ochi Razplakani . Its raw emotional resonance helped it become one of the first Bulgarian pop-folk songs to be widely covered by artists in neighboring Balkan countries. Musical Significance (Two Crying Eyes) is the most iconic ballad