Foureira signed a solo contract with Universal Music Greece and released her self-titled debut album in 2010, which received a platinum certification in Greece. She later signed with Minos EMI, and went on to release her second and third studio albums Ti poniro mou zitas and Anemos agapis in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Both albums were well-received in Greece and Cyprus. Foureira left Minos EMI in 2015, and signed with Panik Records. Her fourth studio album Vasilissa was released in 2017 hitting the top spot in Greece.
She represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Fuego". On 8 May 2018, she qualified from the first semi-final to the grand final, where she placed second with 436 points. This is the best result Cyprus has ever achieved in the contest.
Barcelona
Eleni Foureira Lyrics
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Run on La Rambla with my suitcase
Soaking in the summertime, feeling fine, empty mind
Who knew I would find you in Barcelona? ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
Barcelona
Knocking at night on my hotel door
It felt so right, came inside for more
And that is the night that I'm going back for
Baby, who needs California?
When I still got you on my telephone, yeah
I know exactly where I'm going to
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
Barcelona
Cava on beaches, love is the night
Dreaming about you makes me feel alive
You know that I needed it, seeing it in real life
I want you and me back in Barcelona
Knocking at night on my hotel door
Was it meant to be? You were there on the wrong floor
It felt so right, came inside for more
And that is the night that I'm going back for
Baby, who needs California?
When I still got you on my telephone, yeah
I know exactly where I'm going to
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
Barcelona
The only place I wanna be
The only one that I want here
Is you right where we used to be
To hear you whisper in my ear
Barcelona (Barcelona, Barcelona)
Barcelona
Haha, Barcelona
Baby, who needs California?
When I still got you on my telephone, yeah
I know exactly where I'm going to
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
Barcelona
In "Barcelona," Eleni Foureira sings about finding unexpected love in the beautiful Spanish city. The lyrics depict a carefree summertime fling that quickly turns into something more meaningful. Foureira sings about exploring the streets of Barcelona, feeling the warm sun on her skin and enjoying the nightlife with her new love interest. The catchy chorus is an ode to the city they fell in love in, with the repeated refrain of "Barcelona" and the Spanish word for pillow, "Lona," creating a fun and upbeat atmosphere.
The verses describe the initial excitement of meeting the person ("knocking at night on my hotel door, was it meant to be?"), and the subsequent longing to return back to the city and relive the unforgettable moments shared there. Foureira also mentions the idea that despite the allure of California, where dreams are known to come true, nothing compares to the joy she feels when she's in Barcelona.
Overall, "Barcelona" is a joyful and romantic track that celebrates the vibrant energy of the city and the possibilities that can arise in such an idyllic setting.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun on the roof tiles, sweat on my face
I am enjoying the summer heat and the feeling of sweat on my face.
Run on La Rambla with my suitcase
I am running along La Rambla street in Barcelona with my suitcase.
Soaking in the summertime, feeling fine, empty mind
I am enjoying my summer and feeling relaxed with no worries on my mind.
Who knew I would find you in Barcelona? ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
I never expected to find you in Barcelona, but now that I have, I feel grateful and happy.
Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
This line expresses the excitement and love for the city of Barcelona that the singer feels.
Knocking at night on my hotel door
Someone is knocking at the door of my hotel room during the night.
Was it meant to be? You were there on the wrong floor
The person who knocked on my door was not meant for me but instead was looking for someone else.
It felt so right, came inside for more
Despite the mistake of knocking on my door, the person stayed for more.
And that is the night that I'm going back for
I have fond memories of that night and want to experience it again by going back to Barcelona.
Baby, who needs California?
The singer feels that being in Barcelona with the person she loves is better than being in California.
When I still got you on my telephone, yeah
The person she loves is still reachable by phone, so distance is not a problem for them.
I know exactly where I'm going to
The singer knows that she wants to be in Barcelona with the person she loves.
For me, I'm Barcelona ('Lona, 'Lona, 'Lona)
This line reiterates the singer's love for Barcelona and how being there makes her feel complete.
Cava on beaches, love is the night
The singer recalls enjoying cava on the beach and how the night was filled with love.
Dreaming about you makes me feel alive
The singer feels truly alive when she is dreaming about her loved one.
You know that I needed it, seeing it in real life
Actually experiencing being with the loved one in Barcelona is something that the singer truly needed and enjoyed.
I want you and me back in Barcelona
The singer expresses her desire to be back in Barcelona with the person she loves.
The only place I wanna be
Barcelona is the only place that the singer wants to be.
The only one that I want here
The only person the singer wants to be with in Barcelona is the one she loves.
Is you right where we used to be
The singer wants to be with her loved one in the same place that they shared in the past.
To hear you whisper in my ear
The singer wants to be close to her loved one and hear them whisper sweet things in her ear.
Haha, Barcelona
This line is an expression of the singer's giddiness and happiness about the prospect of being in Barcelona with her loved one.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Claydee Lupa, Tim Aeby, Sarah Raba, Laurell Barker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@polmarin2428
Thanks Eleni Foureira for making a song about barcelona 😘 Gracias 🇪🇸
@nickdal7148
Pol Marín 🇬🇷+🇪🇸=❤
@costaseferi7601
Solo Barça en españa !!!
@user-in5ii8gh5t
Who needs California when you have Barcelona 😂
@konkmlp8616
Της ΠΑΕΙ τόσο πολύ αυτό το στυλ , ισπανικά, αγγλικά σε λάτιν ρυθμούς και το υποστηρίζει κ με σκηνική παρουσία εννοείται 🧡
@Nick-ub8ni
Από τους ελάχιστους καλλιτέχνες που τους έκανε καλό η Eurovision.
@GreeceCombination
μετα την ελενα και την καλομοιρα η 2η θεση ηταν κατι wow γιαυτο και με την κυπρο κιολλας οποτε λογικο
@user-it3bc5km7m
Το έχεις γράψει σε όλα τα τραγούδια της και στο BARCELONA ΚΑΙ ΣΤΟ CALL YA ΚΑΙ ΣΤΟ ΜΑΡΙΑ
@dimitrismidouchos6340
@@user-it3bc5km7m Η Ανάγκη για τα λικες
@kwsthsgrr4648
Όλα τα τραγούδια από αυτόν τον δίσκο τέλεια!!
Lona Lona Lona Barcelona🔥🔥💥