Barcelona
George Erza Lyrics
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My boots of leather from Europe
I gather you know, know
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side in Barcelona
I still ache to know the song that he sung
Barcelona
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side in Barcelona
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona
Every time you have to go
I shut my mind and you know
I'll be lying right by your side in Barcelona
The song "Barcelona" by George Ezra is a nostalgic and longing ode to the city of Barcelona and a lost love. The opening line "Barcelona, I still long to hold her once more" sets the tone for the song. The singer misses his former love who he used to be with in Barcelona. He talks about his "boots of leather from Europe," suggesting that Barcelona was one of the many cities that he traveled to in Europe. Even though he's been to other stunning locales, he still longs to return to Barcelona and relive the memories he created with his former lover there.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that even though his lover has gone and he has to leave the city, he still feels like his presence lingers on in the city. The lines "Shut my eyes and you know, I'll be lying right by your side in Barcelona" suggest that he feels like he is still with his lover in the city, even when they're apart. He describes hearing "a native man" singing in a foreign language and how he longs to know "the song that he sung." He associates this unknown yet beautiful melody with Barcelona, making it another memory or experience that he associates with this specific place.
Overall, George Ezra's "Barcelona" is a touching song about nostalgia, love, and the memories that get tied up with specific places. It captures the feeling of wanting to relive the past, even when it's not possible, and the emotional resonance that certain locations and memories can have in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Barcelona, I still long to hold her once more
I yearn to hold and embrace the beauty and essence of Barcelona once again
My boots of leather from Europe
I wear my fine leather boots that originate from Europe with pride and distinction
I gather you know, know
I have a sense that you understand what I am trying to express
Every time you have to go
Whenever you must depart
Shut my eyes and you know
I close my eyes and you understand the significance of the goodbye
I'll be lying right by your side in Barcelona
I will remain close to you in spirit, even when you are gone
A native man sang in a foreign tongue
A local individual sang a song in a language unfamiliar to me
I still ache to know the song that he sung
I long to understand the meaning of the song that was sung
Barcelona
The city of Barcelona
I shut my mind and you know
I suppress my thoughts and emotions and you recognize the depth of my love for you
Writer(s): Joel Laslett Pott, George Barnett
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@semmyd27
Lyrics:
Barcelona
I still long to hold her once more, oh
My boots of leather
From Europe
I gather you know, know
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
A native man sang in a foreign tongue
I still ache to know the song that he sung
Barcelona
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona
Every time you have to go
I shut my mind and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
Couldn't find them anywhere else so here you go :)
@adityagaikwad5079
Barcelona
I still long to hold her once more, oh
My boots of leather
From Europe
I gather you know, know
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
A native man sang in a foreign tongue
I still ache to know the song that he sung
Barcelona
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona
Every time you have to go
I shut my mind and you know
I'll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona
Source: LyricFind
@TheBourneFreedom
Was lucky enough to be able to travel to Barcelona with my dad last week.
I've listened to this song for years, and walking the streets, seeing such a colourful and incredible place before my own eyes, felt like a privilege.
My parents travelled the world in their 20's. And I am slowly doing the same. I hope everyone here gets to experience that at some point in their lives.
@davidennis7507
I am 12 and I have travelled to more than 12 countries more than once
@Tess_LikesDucks
I'll try 😊😊
@trishakelly4934
i just wish he would tour the US been waiting forever
@sifr6259
Im finally in barcelona after years of listening to this song since 2015, i feel you!
@nassimhamza8398
Barcelona felt like a dream come true when I went. 10/10 would recommend
@camarrab.7659
This song makes me wanna travel somewhere... I love it
@hhehehe
Camarra Brooks brainwashing you to go places
@alekspank5679
Camarra Brooks Barcelona
@nunu1435
I live in barcelona so i don't want to go there. Morover i was born hrpere and i've never liked the city but for foreigners seems just perfect