La Isla Bonita
Manuel Granada Lyrics
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Just like I′d never gone, I knew the song
A Young Girl with eyes like The Desert
It all seems like Yesterday, Not far away.
Tropical The Island Breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
And when The Samba played
The Sun would set so high
Ring through My Ears
And sting My Eyes
Your Spanish Lullaby.
I Fell In Love With San Pedro
Warm Wind carried on the sea,
He Called To Me
Te dijo te amo
I Prayed That The Days Would Last
They went so fast.
Tropical The Island Breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La Isla Bonita
And when The Samba played
The Sun would set so high
Ring through My Ears
And sting My Eyes
Your Spanish Lullaby.
I want to be where The Sun
Warms The Sky
When it's time for siesta
You can watch Them go by
Beautiful Faces,
No cares in This World
Where a Girl Loves a Boy,
And a Boy Loves a Girl.
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
Just like I′d never gone,
I knew the song
Tropical The Island Breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La Isla Bonita
And when The Samba played
The Sun would set so high
Ring through My Ears
And sting My Eyes
Your Spanish Lullaby.
Tropical The Island Breeze
All of nature wild and free
This is where I long to be
La Isla Bonita
And when The Samba played
The Sun would set so high
Ring through My Ears
And sting My Eyes
Your Spanish Lullaby.
La Isla Bonita
Your Spanish Lullaby.
Your Spanish Lullaby.
The lyrics of Manuel Granada's "La Isla Bonita" tell the story of a young woman who dreams of the island of San Pedro. This dream takes her back to a time when she had fallen in love with a man from this paradise-like island, and she longs to return there. The song is characterized by its romantic tone, and it captures the essence of the island culture, with references to the samba, Spanish lullaby, and tropical island breeze.
The lyrics describe the woman's love for San Pedro, where "all of nature [is] wild and free" and the island breeze is "tropical." She recalls the samba that played, the high-setting sun, and the Spanish lullaby that she fell in love with. These memories, coupled with the warm wind that carried love on the sea, make her long to return to the island. She dreams of beautiful faces, without any cares or worries, where a boy and a girl can love each other without hesitation.
In summary, the song is about a woman who longs to return to her lover on the beautiful island of San Pedro. It is a nostalgic and romantic reminiscence of a time when she was happy, carefree, and in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Last Night I Dreamt Of San Pedro
Yesterday, I had a dream of San Pedro that felt so real, it was like I had never left, and I could still hear the music.
Just like I’d never gone, I knew the song
The song that was playing in my dream was so familiar to me that it felt like I had never even left San Pedro.
A Young Girl with eyes like The Desert
In my dream, I saw a young girl with eyes that reminded me of the vast and beautiful desert landscapes.
It all seems like Yesterday, Not far away.
The memories of San Pedro are still fresh in my mind, and it feels like it was just yesterday that I was there.
Tropical The Island Breeze
The warm breezes on the island were tropical and refreshing, making me feel alive.
All of nature wild and free
The natural environment on the island was unspoiled and free, full of untamed and beautiful wildlife and landscapes.
This is where I long to be
I yearn to return to San Pedro and experience its natural beauty and freedom once again.
La Isla Bonita
The beautiful island of San Pedro, full of tropical splendor and natural wonders.
And when The Samba played
The vibrant beat of the samba filled the air and added to the carefree and joyful atmosphere.
The Sun would set so high
The sunsets on San Pedro were breathtaking, with the sun seeming to linger in the sky as it slowly set below the horizon.
Ring through My Ears
The sounds of the samba and the island's natural beauty are etched in my memory and keep ringing in my ears even now.
And sting My Eyes
The sights on San Pedro were so vivid and beautiful that they seemed to sting my eyes and make them tear up with joy.
Your Spanish Lullaby.
The music I heard on San Pedro was like a soothing lullaby that captured the essence of the island's beauty and culture.
I Fell In Love With San Pedro
My experiences on San Pedro, and the people I encountered there, made me fall in love with the island and everything it had to offer.
Warm Wind carried on the sea, He Called To Me Te dijo te amo
The warm ocean breeze seemed to whisper to me, calling me back to the island, and even the language added to the passionate allure, with someone telling me 'I love you.'
I Prayed That The Days Would Last, They went so fast.
I didn't want my time on San Pedro to end, but unfortunately it went by too quickly, and too soon, it was time to say goodbye.
I want to be where The Sun Warms The Sky
I long to be back on San Pedro, where the sun is bright and warm and the skies are a dazzling blue.
When it’s time for Siesta, You can watch Them go by
Watching people go about their day during the afternoon siesta is one of the simple pleasures of life on San Pedro.
Beautiful Faces, No cares in This World
The people on San Pedro are some of the most beautiful I have ever encountered, and they have a carefree attitude that adds to the island's charm.
Where a Girl Loves a Boy, And a Boy Loves a Girl.
San Pedro is a place where love is cherished and celebrated, and where romance is always in the air.
Your Spanish Lullaby.
The music of San Pedro is like a sweet lullaby that soothes the soul and transports me to a place of exotic beauty and passion.
Writer(s): Madonna Ciccone, Bruce Gaitsch, Patrick Leonard
Contributed by Michael V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.