Barcelona
Freddie Mercury / Montserrat Caballé Lyrics


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I had this perfect dream
Un sueño me envolvió
This dream was me and you
Tal vez estás aquí
I want all the world to see
Un instinto me guiaba
A miracle sensation
My guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true

The wind is a gentle breeze
Él me habló de ti
The bells are ringing out
El canto vuela
They're calling us together
Guiding us forever
Wish my dream would never go away

Barcelona it was the first time that we met
Barcelona how can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
Barcelona la musica vibró
Barcelona Y ella nos unió
And if God willing we will meet again, someday

Let the songs begin
Déjalo nacer
Let the music play
Ah
Make the voices sing
Nace un gran amor
Start the celebration
Ven a mi
And cry
Grita
Come alive
Vive
And shake the foundations from the skies
Ah, Ah, Shaking all our lives

Barcelona such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona like a jewel in the sun
Por ti seré gaviota de tu bella mar
Barcelona suenan las campanas
Barcelona abre tus puertas al mundo
If God is willing
If God is willing
If God is willing




Friends until the end
Viva, Barcelona

Overall Meaning

The song "Barcelona" was a duet between Freddie Mercury, the late lead singer of the British rock band Queen, and Montserrat Caballé, the Spanish operatic soprano. The song was released in 1987 as a single from Mercury's debut solo album "Mr. Bad Guy" and was recorded as the theme song for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. The song features both English and Spanish lyrics, and the music is a fusion of rock, pop, and opera. The lyrics of the song speak of a perfect dream that Mercury had, where he and Caballé sing together in Barcelona, and their voices unite people from all over the world. The lyrics show how the dream becomes real, and people from around the world come together to celebrate.


The song "Barcelona" reflects Freddie Mercury's love for the city of Barcelona and his admiration for the Catalan culture. Mercury was captivated by the city and its art, architecture, and music. He spent a lot of time in Barcelona, and he was often seen at the famous nightclub "Arena." The song also reflects Mercury's love for opera, which he had developed since his youth. Mercury's voice complements Caballé's beautifully in the song, and the lyrics are infused with themes of love, hope, and unity.


Line by Line Meaning

I had this perfect dream
Freddie Mercury had a perfect dream that he experienced.


Un sueño me envolvió
He was wrapped up in a dream.


This dream was me and you
The dream was about Freddie Mercury and someone he cares about.


Tal vez estás aquí
He may be dreaming about someone who is not there.


I want all the world to see
Freddie Mercury wants everyone in the world to witness his dream.


Un instinto me guiaba
Freddie Mercury is being led by his instincts.


A miracle sensation
The feeling is miraculous.


My guide and inspiration
Freddie Mercury's guide and inspiration is leading him in his dream.


Now my dream is slowly coming true
The dream is slowly becoming a reality.


The wind is a gentle breeze
The wind feels gentle.


Él me habló de ti
The wind is talking to Freddie Mercury about someone he cares about.


The bells are ringing out
The bells are ringing loudly.


El canto vuela
The song is flying.


They're calling us together
The bells are bringing Freddie Mercury and his love interest together.


Guiding us forever
They will be guided forever.


Wish my dream would never go away
Freddie Mercury wishes his dream would never end.


Barcelona it was the first time that we met
The song is about Freddie Mercury's first time meeting his love interest in Barcelona.


Barcelona how can I forget
He could never forget meeting his love interest in Barcelona.


The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
Freddie Mercury's love interest left him breathless when they first met.


Barcelona la musica vibró
The music in Barcelona was vibrating and alive.


Barcelona Y ella nos unió
Barcelona united Freddie Mercury and his love interest.


And if God willing we will meet again, someday
Freddie Mercury hopes that they will meet again one day if God wills it.


Let the songs begin
The songs are beginning.


Déjalo nacer
Let it be born.


Let the music play
Let the music continue playing.


Ah
An exclamation of joy.


Make the voices sing
Make the people sing.


Nace un gran amor
A great love is born.


Start the celebration
The celebration is starting.


Ven a mi
Come to me.


And cry
Cry with joy.


Grita
Scream out loud.


Come alive
Be alive and enjoy the moment.


Vive
Live life to the fullest.


And shake the foundations from the skies
Shake the very foundations of the world with your joy.


Ah, Ah, Shaking all our lives
Their love is shaking the world and changing their lives.


Barcelona such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona has a beautiful skyline.


Barcelona like a jewel in the sun
Barcelona is like a precious jewel in the sun.


Por ti seré gaviota de tu bella mar
Freddie Mercury will be his love's seagull in the beautiful sea of Barcelona.


Barcelona suenan las campanas
The bells are ringing again in Barcelona.


Barcelona abre tus puertas al mundo
Barcelona opens its doors to the world.


If God is willing
If God allows it.


Friends until the end
Freddie Mercury and his love interest will be friends until the end.


Viva, Barcelona
Long live Barcelona.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran

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@lizlizchristian

You can see on Montserrat's face how much she is enjoying singing with Freddie ❤they are singing like two angels together

@michaelhurley457

He tried for years to put this tune together with her it's a mix masterpiece

@mustaphatarmant9868

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@miroslavshatan3854

But he didnt look very often to her eyes…. Anyway amazing 😍👌

@sil1378

No puedo evitar emocionarme con esta obra de arte, a parte no solo admiro a estos increíbles artistas si no como catalana que soy esta canción me toca de lleno. ❤

@craigbray6285

I get goosebumps whenever I hear this timeless classic.

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@bruces6347

Freddie said she was the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen, I agree.

@louiseturner9811

So do I. RIP to both of them.🙏😓🙏

@stanafratrik6650

Two Queens, Two Divas... What a duet!
One of the most memorable moments in music/theatre history.

@perryrush6563

Underrated comment. I appreciate the creativity.

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