Granada
Manny Lopez and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Granada, I'm falling under your spell,
And if you could speak, what a fascinating tale you would tell.
Of an age the world has long forgotten.
Of an age that weaves a silent magic in Granada today.

The dawn in the sky greets the day with a sigh for Granada,
For she can remember the splendor that once was Granada.
It still can be found in the hills all around as I wanderr along.
Entranced by the beauty before me,
Entranced by a land full of sunshine and flowers and song.

And when day is done and the sun starts to set in Granada,
I envy the blush of the snow-clad Sierra Nevada.
For soon it will welcome the stars while a thousand guitars,
Play a soft habanera.




Then moonlit Granada will live again the glory of yesterday,
Romantic and gay.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manny Lopez and His Orchestra's song Granada are a mesmerizing tribute to the beauty and magic of the city of Granada. The song almost transports the listener to the city with its powerful lines. The first verse is a declaration of falling under the spell of Granada, and the desire to know the city's story if it could speak for itself. The second verse is about the dawn of the city, which remembers the lost splendor that once defined Granada. The hills surrounding the city still hold remnants of that past, including natural beauty, sunshine, flowers, and music.


The third verse is about the sunset, when everything in Granada takes on a romantic hue. The singer expresses awe at the snow-clad mountains, which are a testament to Granada's enduring beauty. It's then followed by a beautiful moment when the moonlit Granada comes alive with a soft habanera played by a thousand guitars. The concluding lines hint at the city's romantic and gay past while pointing out that a bit of that can still be felt in Granada's present. Therefore, the song is a remarkable ode to Granada's timeless and captivating beauty, which is still evident today.


Line by Line Meaning

Granada, I'm falling under your spell,
I'm completely captivated by Granada's allure and charm.


And if you could speak, what a fascinating tale you would tell.
If the city of Granada could talk, it would share an intriguing story of a long-forgotten era.


Of an age the world has long forgotten.
The world has forgotten about an era that Granada still holds onto.


Of an age that weaves a silent magic in Granada today.
Even today, Granada exudes a subtle magic that belongs to the past.


The dawn in the sky greets the day with a sigh for Granada,
The sun rises with a gentle sound in honor of Granada.


For she can remember the splendor that once was Granada.
Granada still recalls its former glory and magnificence.


It still can be found in the hills all around as I wanderr along.
The beauty of Granada can still be found in the countryside as I wander through it.


Entranced by the beauty before me,
I am completely mesmerized by the beauty surrounding me.


Entranced by a land full of sunshine and flowers and song.
I'm completely captivated by a world filled with sun, flowers, and music.


And when day is done and the sun starts to set in Granada,
As day draws to a close, the sun sets in Granada.


I envy the blush of the snow-clad Sierra Nevada.
I'm envious of the blush of the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains.


For soon it will welcome the stars while a thousand guitars,
Soon, the Sierra Nevada mountains will be the backdrop for a thousand guitars accompanying the evening stars.


Play a soft habanera.
The guitars play a gentle music called habanera.


Then moonlit Granada will live again the glory of yesterday,
Under the moon, Granada recalls its former glory.


Romantic and gay.
Romantic and joyful.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Agustin Lara

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@mojtabazomorrodi2119

Because of the very prominent trompet, this is the best version of El Deguellio to play in the garden for my beloved neighbours.

@josemaya3093

Magnifica trompeta ,un genio,así hay que tocar para escuchar con lo ojos cerrados.

@grannydyess

This song is magnificent no matter who plays it

@patriciaanzani9458

HERMOSA INTERPRETACION. CREO QUE TODAS LAS INTERPRETACIONES QUE HE ESCUCHADO DE ESTE PODEROSO TEMA SON BELLISIMAS, SIN DESDEN PARA NINGUNA.

@pilum007

Maestria jednym słowem mistrzostwo

@ricardodominguez8887

Hermosa versión

@bargledargle7941

So beautiful. The playing was just beautiful. In a very "mariachi" style.

@JosePerez-jg8ns

Magnífica pieza es como si viese El Álamo de john wayne 👍

@ricklapierre7478

Rio bravo!!

@TheZINGARADA

Grande Manolo,Orquesta Zingaros coincidimos varias veces con Los Montunos,uno de los grandes trompetistas del Mundo,y profesor de nuestro trompeta de Zingaros Juan Francisco Tortosa Carbonel,otro grande. Que recuerdo mas bonito. Alfredo.

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