Spain
Al Jarreau Lyrics


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Yesterday, just a
Photograph of yesterday
And all its edges folded
And the corners
Faded sepia brown
And yet it's all I have
Of our past love
A postscript to its ending

Brighter days
I can see such brighter days
When every song we sang
Is sung again
And now we know
We know this time it's for good
And we're lovers once again
And you're near me

I can remember the
Rain in December
The leaves are brown
On the ground

In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with
Joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

[Chorus]
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of
All our yesterdays
Yes, today
I can say, "I get a kick every time
They play that, 'Spain," again"

I can remember the rain in December
The leaves are brown
On the ground

Our love was a Spanish fiesta
The bright lights and songs
Were our joy each day
And the nights were the
Heat of yearning

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of
All our yesterdays
Yes, today
I can say, "I get a kick everytime
I see you gaze at me."

I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and
They dance to the melody
And we live again
As if dreaming

The sound of our
Hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning

[Chorus]

You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine
And they dance to the melody
And we live again
As if dreaming





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Al Jarreau’s song “Spain” talk about memories of a past love that can only be recalled through a photograph. The edges of the photograph are folded and the corners are faded, but it’s all he has of his love’s memory. He longs for the time when they were together, when they sang together and when they were in Spain. The song also has a section where the artist remembers the rain in December and the leaves on the ground. He talks about how their love was like a Spanish fiesta, and how even though they are separated now, he still remembers his love and desires her. The song ends with the artist reminiscing about the moments they had together and how they can live again as if dreaming.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday, just a
The past memories of our love story are humble because now there's nothing left except a photograph.


Photograph of yesterday
The picture I hold is immortalized in time, a reminder of what we used to have.


And all its edges folded
The photograph bears the marks of the many times I have looked at it to cherish and to relive those moments.


And the corners
The worn-out corners of the picture reminds me of the many places we shared together.


Faded sepia brown
The photograph has grayed over time, but it still shines in my heart and brings back happy memories of us.


And yet it's all I have
The photograph is the only proof of our love, no matter how much time passes, and how much things change.


Of our past love
Our love is bound to the memories captured on that photograph.


A postscript to its ending
The photograph is a reminder of what happened and how we did not work it out to be together.


Brighter days
Hopeful thoughts of the future — the sunnier times when our love would reign.


I can see such brighter days
Dreaming of the happy times, forgetting what had once been the past to focus on upcoming brighter days ahead.


When every song we sang
The songs we once sang, would play again, and fill our hearts with warmth and longing, and joy.


Is sung again
Like a time capsule, our songs, would affect us in much the same way, as the first time we sung them.


And now we know
There comes a point when you just know that you're finally on the same page and ready to give love another chance.


We know this time it's for good
We know that this time, our love will last, that we will not repeat the same mistakes. This time it's for good


And we're lovers once again
Like a flame reigniting our love blazes in our hearts, and we are lovers again.


And you're near me
He expresses his adoration for his partner who is by his side now.


I can remember the
The memories are so strong that he can remember every detail of the past.


Rain in December
The rain, a natural element of sadness and longing, which he associates with his yearning for his lost love.


The leaves are brown On the ground
The brown leaves signify the past season, and time moves on, but his love yearns for it to return.


In Spain I did love and adore you
Happiness was found in Spain, where he had once worshiped and cherished his true love.


The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
The memories stored in the depths of the past, where joy was present and in abundance, free of worry.


And tomorrow will bring you near me
Tomorrow he will be reunited with the one he loves, and happiness will be found once again.


I can recall my desire
He remembers the feeling of longing and wanting to be with his love and cherish them again.


Every reverie is on fire
Every single memory is so powerful and emotional that it sets a flame of longing inside of him.


And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Every memory he reflects on forms a big picture of all the moments they ever shared together.


Yes, today
The present brings happiness and helps him to come to terms with everything that happened in the past.


I can say, 'I get a kick every time
Al Jarreau expresses his excitement whenever he hears the familiar tune of his memories.


They play that 'Spain' again.'
He expresses a sense of nostalgia for the past, and how listening to the song brings him joy.


Our love was a Spanish fiesta
Their love affair was like a Spanish festival, vibrant, colorful, and full of life and excitement.


The bright lights and songs were our joy each day
Each day was like a show full of bright lights and music, and they enjoyed it together.


And the nights were the heat of yearning
The nights spent together in the heat of passion, and yearning for each other.


You gaze at me
He is captivated by her attraction and love, and her gaze acts as a catalyst to spark their love again.


I see moments of history
Each moment is a unique memory, as if they are making history together just by being together.


Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
Their eyes dance with love to the melody of each other's hearts.


And we live again as if dreaming
They are unable to see reality as they are overwhelmed by the intensity of their love, and it feels like a dream


The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
Their hearts beat in harmony, like castanets, showing the completeness of their love.


And forever we'll know their meaning
The intensity and uniqueness of their love will remain immortal, as they know it's true meaning.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL JARREAU, ARTHUR J. MAREN, CHICK COREA, JOAQUIN RODRIGO VIDRE

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jravell

Yesterday
Just a photograph of yesterday
And all its edges folded
And the corners faded sepia brown
And yet it's all I have of our past love
A post script to its ending

Brighter days
I can see such brighter days
When every song we sang is sung again
And now we know
We know this time it's for good
And we're lovers once again
And you're near me

I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown on the ground
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time they play that Spain again

I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown on the ground
Our love was a Spanish fiesta
The bright lights and sounds were our joy each day
And the nights were the heat of yearning

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me

I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can recall my desire every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me

[music solo]

You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine
And they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming

The sound of our hearts beat like castenets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me

[scat solo]

You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown tumbling down
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time you sing that Spain



AntixIII

Yesterday, just a photograph of yesterday
And all its edges folded and the corners faded sepia brown
And yet it's all I have of our past love
A postscript to its ending

Brighter days, I can see such brighter days
When every song we sang is sung again
And now we know, we know this time it's for good
And we're lovers once again and you're near me

I can remember the rain in December
The leaves are brown on the ground
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

I can recall my desire, every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays, yes, today
I can say, I get a kick every time
They play that, Spain, again

I can remember the rain in December
The leaves are brown on the ground
Our love was a Spanish fiesta
The bright lights and songs were our joy each day
And the nights were the heat of yearning

I can recall my desire, every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays, yes, today
I can say, I get a kick every time
I see you gaze at me

I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can recall my desire, every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays, yes, today
I can say, I get a kick every time
I see you gaze at me

You gaze at me, I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning


I can remember the rain in December
The leaves are brown tumbling down
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

I can recall my desire, every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays, yes, today
I can say, I get a kick and I'm here to say
Here, Spain, again



Ale Villafaña

Yesterday, just a
Photograph of yesterday
And all its edges folded
And the corners
Faded sepia brown
And yet it's all I have
Of our past love
A postscript to its ending
Brighter days
I can see such brighter days
When every song we sang
Is sung again
And now we know
We know this time it's for good
And we're lovers once again
And you're near me
I can remember the
Rain in December
The leaves are brown
On the ground
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with
Joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of
All our yesterdays
Yes, today
I can say, "I get a kick every time
They play that, 'Spain, " again"
I can remember the rain in December
The leaves are brown
On the ground
Our love was a Spanish fiesta
The bright lights and songs
Were our joy each day
And the nights were the
Heat of yearning
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of
All our yesterdays
Yes, today
I can say, "I get a kick everytime
I see you gaze at me."
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and
They dance to the melody
And we live again
As if dreaming
The sound of our
Hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of
All our yesterdays
Yes, today
I can say, "I get a kick every time
They play that, 'Spain, " again"
You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine
And they dance to the melody
And we live again
As if dreaming
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of
All our yesterdays
Yes, today
I can say, "I get a kick every time
They play that, 'Spain, " again"



あおき

Yesterday
Just a photograph of yesterday
And all it's edges folded
And the corners faded sepia brown
And yet it's all I have of our past love
A post script to it's ending
Brighter days
I can see such brighter days
When every song we sang is sung again
And now we know
We know this time it's for good
And we're lovers once again
And you're near me
I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown on the ground
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire and I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes today, I can say
I get a kick every time they play that spain again
I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown on the ground
Our love was a spanish fiesta
The bright lights and sounds were our joy each day
And the nights were the heat of yearning
I can recall my desire every reverie
Is on fire and I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes today, I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning
I can recall my desire every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today, I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me
You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine
And they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castenets
And forever we'll know their meaning
I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes today, I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me
You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning
I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown tumbling down
In spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me
I can recall my desire every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes today, I can say
I get a kick every time you sing that spain
Whoa, yeah



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jravell

Yesterday
Just a photograph of yesterday
And all its edges folded
And the corners faded sepia brown
And yet it's all I have of our past love
A post script to its ending

Brighter days
I can see such brighter days
When every song we sang is sung again
And now we know
We know this time it's for good
And we're lovers once again
And you're near me

I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown on the ground
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time they play that Spain again

I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown on the ground
Our love was a Spanish fiesta
The bright lights and sounds were our joy each day
And the nights were the heat of yearning

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me

I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can recall my desire every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me

[music solo]

You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine
And they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming

The sound of our hearts beat like castenets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time I see you gaze at me

[scat solo]

You gaze at me
I see moments of history
Your eyes meet mine and they dance to the melody
And we live again as if dreaming
The sound of our hearts beat like castanets
And forever we'll know their meaning

I can remember the rain in december
The leaves of brown tumbling down
In Spain I did love and adore you
The nights filled with joy were our yesterdays
And tomorrow will bring you near me

I can recall my desire
Every reverie is on fire
And I get a picture of all our yesterdays
Yes, today I can say
I get a kick every time you sing that Spain

Sway P

Thanks !

nheng reyes

Love it forever his Spain

rose marie rosello

Thanks so much for these lyrics.

rose marie rosello

Thank u so much

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