Mario Frangoulis / Μάριος Φραγκούλης, born 18th December 1966 in Africa, is… Read Full Bio ↴Mario Frangoulis / Μάριος Φραγκούλης, born 18th December 1966 in Africa, is a Greek song writer, gifted tenor and artist. He was brought up by his aunt and uncle in Greece. He studied drama and violin, won opera awards with his voice and took part in many musicals, plays and operas. He combines pop with opera and sings in English,Spanish,Italian,Greek,French and sometimes others.

Bridge of Dreams
Mario Frangoulis Lyrics

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At seventeen the bridge of dreams
Can reach across forever
A long weekend, my mother's friend
You came in search of weather

The women I saw, I'd seen years before
But never like this
Your kiss on my cheek, said

"Find if you seek a moment of bliss"

I'll never forget you, don't ever regret you
You opened my eyes
Wherever I go in this world, as I stumble on shifting sand
You were there, when a boy turned man

Secretly it had to be
Though honest was our passion
And every moment in your arms
Made mockery of fashion

And after the glow
The talk of the soul
Will stay deep inside

I'll never forget you, I'll always respect you
You opened my eyes
Whatever I do in this life
As I battle against the tide

I'll never forget you, I'll always respect you
You opened my eyes
Wherever I go in this world, as I stumble on shifting sand
You were there, when a boy turned man

You were there, when a boy turned man
You were there, when this boy turned man

You were there, when this boy turned man
You were there, when this boy turned man

Overall Meaning

The song "Bridge of Dreams" by Mario Frangoulis tells the story of a young man's sexual awakening and how it was influenced by an older woman. The song is narrated from the perspective of the singer, who is looking back on the experience that had a profound impact on his growth and development. The first verse sets the scene, describing how at the age of seventeen, he met a family friend who came in search of some good weather. He describes how he had seen the woman before but never like this, suggesting a romantic interest in her. The woman's kiss on his cheek implies that there was mutual attraction and that the boy was looking for a connection, a moment of bliss.

The singer reflects on how the woman showed him a different way of looking at the world; she opened his eyes to a new experience, which he will never forget. Despite the taboo nature of their relationship, the singer has a deep respect for the woman, and he will always regard her with reverence, acknowledging the impact she had on his life. The song's central theme is about that critical moment in life, when we reach the bridge of dreams wanting to cross to the other side of the river, a journey that takes us from adolescence to adulthood. The powerful emotions of first love are forever connected to a momentous experience with an important and loving person, memories that can sustain us in the face of the vicissitudes of life.

Line by Line Meaning

At seventeen the bridge of dreams
At a young age, dreams seem to be easily achievable, just like crossing a bridge.

Can reach across forever
Dreams have the power to last forever.

A long weekend, my mother's friend
A weekend spent with an older friend of his mother's.

You came in search of weather
Her visit was related to the weather and the need for a break from daily routine.

The women I saw, I'd seen years before
He had seen these women before, but their current presence shocked him.

But never like this
He had never seen these women in this sexually charged manner before.

Your kiss on my cheek, said
Her kiss conveyed a message of invitation and opportunity.

"Find if you seek a moment of bliss"
If he wanted a moment of happiness, all he had to do was make a move.

I'll never forget you, don't ever regret you
He will always remember and cherish this experience.

You opened my eyes
He came to understand the potential for sexual attraction and how it could lead to happiness.

Wherever I go in this world, as I stumble on shifting sand
As life is unpredictable, he knows he can't always count on things, but he understands the importance of seizing opportunities.

You were there, when a boy turned man
She provided him with a sexual awakening and showed him that he was growing up.

Secretly it had to be
Their relationship had to be kept a secret.

Though honest was our passion
Even though they were honest with each other about their feelings, their relationship still had to be discreet.

And every moment in your arms
The physical connection they shared was powerful.

Made mockery of fashion
Their relationship defied societal norms and expectations.

And after the glow
After their intimate moments, they returned to their separate lives.

The talk of the soul
Their intense emotional connection stayed with them long after their physical moments were over.

Will stay deep inside
Their emotional connection will remain within them.

Whatever I do in this life
No matter what he does, this experience will shape how he looks at life.

As I battle against the tide
He will face struggles in life, but he knows he has the strength to overcome them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DEAN DYSON, MATTEO SAGGESE

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