Manuela
Johnny Gold Lyrics

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Ik was met haar alleen we keken naar elkaar
We spraken van de liefde het was toch zo mooi (wachten)
Het leek een droom die nacht dat had ik niet verwacht
Ze keek me aan en zei wanneer is dit voorbij (wachten)
Geluk was toen dichtbij
Ik weet nog wat ze zei
Ik vertrouw op jou breng mij nu snel naar huis

Manuela Manuela
Manuela
Manuela

We reden door de nacht de radio heel zacht
Het kon niet mooier zijn het leek een eeuwig refrein (wachten)
Ik raakte zo verward en reed opeens te hard
Ze lachte nog naar mij maar toen was het voorbij (wachten)
Een auto kwam er aan
Het is zo snel gegaan
Wat heb ik door mijn schuld haar aangedaan

Manuela Manuela
Manuela
Manuela

Solo

De dokters vechten door
Ze weten niet waarvoor
Gelukkig zie ik haar nu al weer staan

Manuela Manuela
Manuela
Ooo

Manuela Manuela

Manuela
Manuela

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Gold's song Manuela describe a sudden and tragic accident that happens in the midst of a romantic evening. The singer and Manuela are alone together, talking about love and happiness. They are in a dreamlike state, and the singer feels that happiness is so close. Then, the mood turns dark as they head home, and the singer, who is driving, gets distracted and speeds up. Manuela tries to reassure him, but then suddenly, they are hit by another car. The rest of the lyrics describe the aftermath of this accident, with the singer struggling with guilt and regret.

The song is a poignant meditation on the way that joy and tragedy can be intertwined in life. It speaks to the sense that many people have that happiness is fragile and fleeting, and that even when everything seems perfect, disaster can strike at any moment. The lyrics suggest that the real tragedy is not just the loss of a person, but the loss of the hope and possibility that seemed so real just moments before.

Line by Line Meaning

Ik was met haar alleen we keken naar elkaar
The singer was with Manuela, and they shared a moment of deep connection as they looked into each other's eyes.

We spraken van de liefde het was toch zo mooi (wachten)
The two spoke about love and how beautiful it can be, and they savored the moment, waiting for time to slow down.

Het leek een droom die nacht dat had ik niet verwacht
The experience they shared felt surreal, like a dream, and the singer couldn't believe how lucky he was.

Ze keek me aan en zei wanneer is dit voorbij (wachten)
Manuela asked when their magical moment would end, signifying both her enjoyment and uncertainty about the situation.

Geluk was toen dichtbij
Happiness was within reach for the singer in that moment with Manuela.

Ik weet nog wat ze zei
The singer remembers a pivotal thing Manuela said to him.

Ik vertrouw op jou breng mij nu snel naar huis
Manuela trusted the singer to bring her home safely, marking her comfort and assurance in their bond.

We reden door de nacht de radio heel zacht
The pair drove through the night with the radio low, appreciating the peacefulness of the moment.

Het kon niet mooier zijn het leek een eeuwig refrein (wachten)
The singer felt that it could not get any better than it was, and wished that their moment together could last forever.

Ik raakte zo verward en reed opeens te hard
The singer became distracted and accidentally drove too fast, putting both him and Manuela in danger.

Ze lachte nog naar mij maar toen was het voorbij (wachten)
Manuela was happy and carefree in the moment until things abruptly took a turn for the worse.

Een auto kwam er aan
Another car was sharing the road with them.

Het is zo snel gegaan
The accident happened very quickly and without warning.

Wat heb ik door mijn schuld haar aangedaan
The singer deeply regrets the accident and blames himself for what happened to Manuela.

De dokters vechten door
Medical professionals are working hard to save Manuela's life.

Ze weten niet waarvoor
They are unclear or unsure why Manuela's condition is persisting.

Gelukkig zie ik haar nu al weer staan
The singer is fortunate enough to see Manuela back on her feet and recovering, grateful for a second chance.

Writer(s): Perez Manuel Alvarez, Purificacion Casas Romero

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