Fantasia
Bunbury Lyrics

The lyrics of Bunbury's song Fantasía seem to be a reflection on the power of imagination and the idea that the things we create in our mind can have just as much impact on us as tangible experiences. The opening lines are an admission that the person being sung to represents a fantasy or a memory that has been kept alive despite being far away. The second verse takes this idea further by suggesting that the person is not only a memory, but an entire stage production, with the singer viewing them as the sole performer in their personal theater.

As the lyrics continue, the singer reveals that they have been unable to find truth in reality and have instead turned to their dreams where life seems more tangible. It seems that this person who exists only in the imagination represents a hope or a comfort to the singer, guiding them away from a reality that they find unfulfilling or hopeless. The final lines of the song could be interpreted in different ways, either as a sign-off to the sentiment expressed earlier or a reference to someone else entirely. Mercedes Ferrell could arguably refer to an actress or performer, or perhaps the name itself embodies something of the romanticism and theatricality mentioned throughout the song.