Barcelona
Freddie Mercury Montserrat Caballé Lyrics


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I had this perfect dream
Un sueno me envolvio
This dream was me and you
Tal vez esta aqui
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
EI me hablo de ti
The bells are ringing out
EI 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 vibro
Barcelona
Yella nos unio
And if God is willing
We will meet again
Someday

Let the songs begin
Dejalo 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
Shaking all our lives

Barcelona
Such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona
Like a jewel in the sun
Por ti sere 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 written by Freddie Mercury and performed as a duet with Montserrat Caballé. The lyrics tell the story of a perfect dream where the two performers meet in Barcelona and fall in love. The dream becomes a reality as they celebrate their love through music and the city's beauty. The song emphasizes the power of music and love to bring people together and create magic moments.


The lyrics often feature Spanish phrases, such as "un sueno me envolvio" ("a dream enveloped me") and "la musica vibro" ("the music vibrated"), and the chorus chants "Barcelona" repeatedly. Freddie Mercury's vocals blend beautifully with Caballé's classical operatic voice, creating a unique sound that showcases both of their talents.


Line by Line Meaning

I had this perfect dream
Freddie Mercury has a dream that he wants to share.


Un sueno me envolvio
The dream envelops Freddie Mercury.


This dream was me and you
The dream involves Mercury and Montserrat Caballé.


Tal vez esta aqui
Perhaps this dream is real.


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


Un instinto me guiaba
Mercury is driven by a strong instinct.


A miracle sensation
Mercury feels a miraculous sensation.


My guide and inspiration
Montserrat Caballé is Mercury's guide and inspiration.


Now my dream is slowly coming true
Mercury's dream is gradually becoming a reality.


The wind is a gentle breeze
The wind is soft and soothing.


EI me hablo de ti
The wind whispers about Montserrat Caballé to Mercury.


The bells are ringing out
Bells are chiming in the distance.


EI canto vuela
The song soars high.


They're calling us together
They beckon Mercury and Caballé to come together.


Guiding us forever
The bells and song lead Mercury and Caballé forever.


Wish my dream would never go away
Mercury wishes his dream will always be with him.


Barcelona
The dreamland of Mercury and Caballé.


It was the first time that we met
Barcelona is where they first met.


How can I forget
Mercury cannot forget that moment.


The moment that you stepped into the room
Caballé's entrance was unforgettable.


You took my breath away
Caballé left Mercury speechless and awestruck.


La mĂșsica vibro
The music pulsated vibrantly.


Y ella nos uniĂł
The music united Caballé and Mercury.


And if God is willing
Mercury hopes they will meet again if fate allows.


We will meet again
Mercury is confident that they will meet again.


Someday
Hopefully, in the future.


Let the songs begin
A call to start the music.


Dejalo nacer
Let it be born.


Let the music play
Let the music continue to play.


Ah
An exclamation of contentment.


Make the voices sing
Encouraging singing voices to join in.


Nace un gran amor
A great love is born.


Start the celebration
It's time to begin the festivities.


Ven a mi
Come to me.


And cry
Let the tears fall in joy.


Grita
Shout out loud.


Come alive
To feel alive and free.


Vive
To live and enjoy life.


And shake the foundations from the skies
To let the music shake the world and touch the sky.


Shaking all our lives
The music affects and moves us all.


Such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona's view is majestic and breathtaking.


Like a jewel in the sun
Barcelona is a precious jewel under the sun.


Por ti sere gaviota de tu bella mar
For you, I'll be a seagull flying over your beautiful sea.


Barcelona
The city of their dreams and love.


Suenan las campanas
The bells ring.


Abre tus puertas al mundo
Barcelona welcomes the world with open arms.


Friends until the end
Mercury and Caballé will always remain friends.


Viva!
Long live Barcelona and their love.


Barcelona!
The song's anthem and celebration of their dreamland.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER SLAGER, PASKAL JAKOBSEN, BAS KENNIS, NORMAN BONINK

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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 increĂ­bles artistas si no como catalana que soy esta canciĂłn 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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