Daniel
Josã Feliciano Lyrics

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Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Oh and he should know, he's been there enough

Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much

Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye

God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "Daniel" by José Feliciano tells the story of a man named Daniel who is leaving to travel to Spain. The singer, who is likely Daniel's brother or close friend, watches as Daniel boards a plane and sees the red tail lights disappear into the night sky. As he watches Daniel's departure, he is overcome with emotion and tears well up in his eyes, making it appear as if Daniel is disappearing into the clouds.

The second verse of the song reveals that while the singer has never been to Spain, Daniel has been there multiple times and considers it the best place he's ever seen. The singer laments that he will miss Daniel while he is away, and the chorus repeats the image of Daniel waving goodbye and disappearing into the clouds.

In the final verse, the singer addresses Daniel directly, calling him his older brother and asking if he still feels the pain of old scars that haven't healed. Despite the pain, the singer notes that Daniel still sees more than he does and is a shining star in the face of the sky.

Overall, "Daniel" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to themes of loss, separation, and the power of memory and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
Josã Feliciano sings about his friend Daniel who is on a plane, leaving on a journey out of the country.

I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Feliciano describes the view of the airplane's tail lights as it is en route to Spain.

Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
Feliciano remembers seeing Daniel waving goodbye, likely from the airplane window before takeoff.

God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Feliciano realizes that the person waving goodbye looks like Daniel but recognizes that it must be the illusion of teary eyes.

They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Feliciano reflects on the beauty of Spain, which he has only heard about but never seen himself.

Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Feliciano quotes Daniel, who has been to Spain before, and describes it as the best place he has ever been.

Oh and he should know, he's been there enough
Feliciano mentions that Daniel has visited Spain several times and knows the place quite well.

Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much
Feliciano expresses his feelings of longing and affection for Daniel.

Daniel my brother you are older than me
Feliciano addresses Daniel as his elder brother, someone who is older than him.

Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Feliciano asks Daniel if he is still suffering from emotional or physical scars that have not yet fully healed.

Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Feliciano observes the change in Daniel's outward appearance but acknowledges his brother's depth of perception and insight.

Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky
Feliciano pays homage to Daniel's wisdom and unique qualities, describing him as a guiding light in the vast expanse of the sky.

God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Feliciano repeats the same line to emphasize his earlier realization that the person he saw waving goodbye looked like Daniel due to his emotional state of mind.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vladimir Cort, Elton John, Bernie Taupin

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