Fernando
Cher & Andy Garcia Lyrics

Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
Cher is asking Fernando if he can still hear the sound of the drums they heard during a fateful night a long time ago.

I remember long ago another starry night like this
Cher recalls a previous starry night similar to the one she is experiencing with Fernando, taking her back to that past event.

In the firelight, Fernando
The two were sitting around a fire where they could see each other in its light.

You were humming to yourself
Fernando was lost in nostalgia, humming a tune to himself.

And softly strumming your guitar
Fernando was also playing a guitar with a gentle touch, adding to the serene atmosphere.

I could hear the distant drums
Cher could hear the sound of distant drums growing louder, signaling an ominous development.

And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar
The sounds of bugle calls were getting increasingly louder as well, signifying the approach of danger.

They were closer now, Fernando
The danger they sensed earlier was drawing nearer, increasing their apprehension.

Every hour, every minute, seemed to last eternally
The tension was weighing heavily on them, making each passing minute feel like an eternity.

I was so afraid, Fernando
Cher admits to feeling scared and intimidated by what was happening.

We were young and full of life
Cher and Fernando were young, energetic, and brimming with vitality for the future.

And none of us prepared to die
Neither of them had anticipated death being a possible outcome of their current situation.

And I'm not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry
The booming sounds of war were incredibly overwhelming, and even made Cher teary-eyed.

There was something in the air that night
An inexplicable and palpable feeling was present in the atmosphere of that night.

The stars were bright, Fernando
The stars were shining luminously, capturing the beauty of the night.

They were shining there for you and me
Cher believes that everything was happening for the benefit of her and Fernando specifically.

For liberty, Fernando
The bright stars represented the struggle for freedom and liberation, which motivated Fernando to fight.

Though we never thought that we could lose
Cher and Fernando were confident in their chances of success and didn't consider losing a possibility.

There's no regret
Despite any potential failures or setbacks, Cher and Fernando do not regret their involvement in the fight for freedom.

If I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando
Cher would willingly repeat her past experiences, including the war, with Fernando as her companion.

Now we're old and grey, Fernando
Cher and Fernando have both become old and grey over the years, indicating a significant passage of time since their past experiences.

Since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Cher mentions that she hasn't seen Fernando wielding a rifle in many years, drawing a contrast between the present and the past.

Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
Cher is asking Fernando if he still remembers the night they crossed the Rio Grande and were exposed to the horrors of war.

I can see it in your eyes
Cher can discern the memories and emotions that Fernando is still grappling with by looking into his eyes.

How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land
Cher notes the pride with which Fernando fought for the freedom of their land during the war.

Yes, if I had to do the same again, I would, my friend, Fernando
Cher reiterates that if given the chance, she would make the same choices and participate in the same experiences with Fernando again.