Fernando
Esteban Lyrics

Can you hear the drums Fernando?
Esteban asks Fernando if he can hear the drums, which takes him back to a long time ago when they heard drums and bugle calls from a distance.

I remember long ago another starry night like this
Esteban remembers a starry night similar to this one that happened a long time ago.

In the firelight Fernando
During that night, Fernando was sitting by the firelight.

You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar
While sitting by the fire, Fernando was humming and playing his guitar.

I could hear the distant drums
Esteban could hear the distant drums and bugle calls coming from afar.

And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar
Along with the drums, Esteban could also hear sounds of bugle calls coming from a long distance.

They were closer now Fernando
As time passed, the sound of the drums and bugle calls became closer and closer to their location.

Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally
As they awaited the arrival of the sounds, every hour and minute felt like an eternity.

I was so afraid Fernando
During this intense wait, Esteban was very afraid.

We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
Esteban and Fernando were young and full of life, and they were not prepared to die in this battle.

And I'm not ashamed to say
Esteban admits that he was afraid during this time without feeling ashamed.

The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry
The sound of the guns and cannons was so loud that it almost made Esteban cry.

There was something in the air that night
There was a certain feeling in the air that night that made it stand out.

The stars were bright, Fernando
The stars were shining brightly, visible to both Esteban and Fernando.

They were shining there for you and me
The stars seemed to shine especially for Esteban and Fernando, as if they were meant to witness this moment together.

For liberty, Fernando
The stars may have been shining for their fight for liberty and freedom in this battle.

Though I never thought that we could lose
Esteban did not think that they could lose this battle.

There's no regret
Even if they had lost the battle, Esteban would not have any regrets about how he fought.

If I had to do the same again
If Esteban had to fight in a similar battle again, he would do it without hesitation.

I would, my friend, Fernando
Esteban addresses Fernando directly, emphasizing his willingness to fight by his side again.

Now we're old and grey Fernando
Years have passed since that battle, and both Esteban and Fernando have grown old and grey.

And since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Esteban remarks that he hasn't seen Fernando hold a rifle in many years, likely indicating a time of peace.

Do you still recall the frightful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
Esteban asks Fernando if he still remembers the night they crossed the Rio Grande and fought for their freedom.

I can see it in your eyes
Esteban can see in Fernando's eyes that he still has pride for fighting for his freedom in that battle.

How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land
Esteban acknowledges how proud Fernando was to fight for his freedom during that battle.

Yes, if I had to do the same again
Esteban reaffirms that he would fight again for his freedom.

I would, my friend, Fernando...
Esteban concludes the song by once again stating that he would fight again for his freedom alongside Fernando.