Bilbao
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Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao - Bilbao - the
Greatest in the world
Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao - Bilbao - the
Greatest in the world

I know you wouldn't like it - it's not your thing
Here were love is only master under the moon
Joe! play that old-time music

That old Bilbao moon - I've said it often
That old Bilbao moon - he was used to Brazilian cigars
That old Bilbao moon - he never held me down
That old Bilbao moon - there! love was worth while
I'm not so sure you would have liked it there
But it was beautiful - it was so beautiful
The most beautiful - in the world

Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao - Bilbao - the
Greatest in the world
Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao - Bilbao - the
Greatest in the world

I know you wouldn't like it - it's not your thing
Still they come here popping pistols - how about you?
Hey! are you a hero? - no!

That old Bilbao moon - I've said it often
That old Bilbao moon - he was used to Brazilian cigars
That old Bilbao moon - he never held me down
That old Bilbao moon - there! love was worth while
I'm not so sure you would have liked it there
But it was beautiful - it was so beautiful
The most beautiful

I'm not so sure you would have liked it there
But it was beautiful - it was so beautiful
The most beautiful - in the world





Bilbao - Bilbao - Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao
- Bilbao.

Overall Meaning

The song "Bilbao" by Data is a nostalgic reminiscence of a man's past experiences in a dance hall in Bilbao. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing for a time and a place that could not be replicated, as the singer addresses an unnamed person who he/she knows wouldn't like the experience. The singer describes Bill's dance hall in Bilbao as "the greatest in the world". It was a place where love reigned supreme, especially under the old Bilbao moon.


The singer emphasizes the contrasting nature of Bilbao's dance hall to the tastes of the person he/she is addressing. Although the person might not have liked the place, the singer still believes that it was beautiful, the most beautiful in the world. The singer seems to be urging the person to embrace their unique experiences, even if it's not to their liking, as there is beauty in living life to the fullest. The song is a tribute to the beauty of the past and the unique experiences that shape us.


Line by Line Meaning

Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao - Bilbao - the Greatest in the world
The song starts by repeating the name of the dance hall and claims that it is the greatest in the world.


I know you wouldn't like it - it's not your thing
The singer acknowledges that the listener may not enjoy the dance hall because it may not be their style.


Here were love is only master under the moon
The dance hall is a place where love only rules in the presence of the moon.


Joe! play that old-time music
The singer requests for a specific type of music to be played.


That old Bilbao moon - I've said it often
The moon in Bilbao has been mentioned several times throughout the song.


That old Bilbao moon - he was used to Brazilian cigars
The moon in Bilbao is described as being accustomed to Brazilian cigars.


That old Bilbao moon - he never held me down
The moon in Bilbao is described as never bringing the singer down.


That old Bilbao moon - there! love was worth while
The moon in Bilbao is described as a place where love was worth experiencing.


Still they come here popping pistols - how about you?
People still come to the dance hall and engage in risky behavior, and the singer asks if the listener would do the same.


Hey! are you a hero? - no!
The singer asks if the listener is brave, but answers for them by saying 'no.'


But it was beautiful - it was so beautiful - the most beautiful - in the world
Despite the risks, the singer emphasizes that the dance hall was a beautiful and wonderful place, and the best in the world.


Bilbao - Bilbao - Bill's dance hall in Bilbao - Bilbao - Bilbao.
The song ends with a repetition of the name of the city and dance hall.




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