The pipe-organ intro to the song is the opening of Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
Transylvania
McFly Lyrics
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Which all her hopes and dreams were in
She plans to run away with him forever
(Never to be seen again)
Leaves a note and starts to choke
Can feel the lump that's in her throat
It's raining and she leaves her coat in silence
We're sorry but we disagree
The boy is vermin, can't you see?
We'll drown his sins in misery
And rip him out of history
People marching to the drums
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned to find a place we belong
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When will this stop?!
Racing, pacing in the dark
She's searching for a lonely heart
She finds him but his heart has stopped
She breaks down
We're sorry but your majesty
Refusing orders from the queen
Results in a monstrosity
(Remembers a voice and hears him sing)
People marching to the drums
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned to find a place we belong
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When will this stop?!
People marching to the drums
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned to find a place we belong
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
(People marching to the drums)
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
(People marching to the drums)
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
(People marching to the drums)
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
(People marching to the drums)
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
When will this stop?!
The song Transylvania by McFly tells a story of a couple who plan to run away together forever, but face disapproval from others. Anne Boleyn is mentioned, who is known for her marriage to King Henry VIII of England and subsequent execution. The lyrics suggest that she kept her hopes and dreams in a tin, and plans to leave with her lover. However, she becomes choked up and leaves a note before leaving. The couple faces harsh criticism from others, who see the boy as vermin and are determined to erase him from history.
Despite the negativity and obstacles they face, the couple finds a sense of belonging as they march to the sound of love. The lyrics repeatedly ask the question "who is your lover", suggesting that it may not matter who they are or what others think, as the love between them is all that truly matters.
The song has a dark and eerie tone, with mentions of choking, drowning, and death. The lyrics also reference historical figures and events, adding to the haunting and mysterious atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Anne Boleyn she kept her tin
Anne was holding onto her most prized possessions
Which all her hopes and dreams were in
All of her hopes and dreams were within that tin
She plans to run away with him forever
She wants to run away with someone she loves forever
(Never to be seen again)
They want to disappear and start a new life somewhere else
Leaves a note and starts to choke
She's emotional and unable to express how she feels
Can feel the lump that's in her throat
She's overwhelmed with emotions
It's raining and she leaves her coat in silence
She's leaving without saying goodbye or looking back
We're sorry but we disagree
Others don't approve of the relationship
The boy is vermin, can't you see?
People are criticizing her partner
We'll drown his sins in misery
They want him to suffer for his actions
And rip him out of history
They want him to be forgotten by everyone
People marching to the drums
Everyone is following the same path
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love
Everyone is enjoying love and companionship
Ugly is the world we're on
The world can be cruel and unforgiving
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I have a belief, but open to being challenged
I'm stunned to find a place we belong
Surprised to find somewhere that they fit in
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
Not disclosing who their partner is
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
I will never reveal it
Racing, pacing in the dark
Scared and lost
She's searching for a lonely heart
Looking for someone to connect with
She finds him but his heart has stopped
He's already gone
We're sorry but your majesty
Addressing the queen in a negative way
Refusing orders from the queen
Going against authority
Results in a monstrosity
Negative consequences for disobedience
(Remembers a voice and hears him sing)
Thinking of the person they love
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
Still not revealing their partner's identity
People marching to the drums
People are following society's expectations
Who is your lover? I couldn't tell
Still not revealing their partner's identity
When hell freezes over, that's when I'll tell
Won't ever tell
(People marching to the drums)
Continuing to follow the crowd
When will this stop?!
Asking when the criticism will stop
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOUGIE LEE POYNTER, THOMAS MICHAEL FLETCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elvandemirkran9916
Anne Boleyn she kept a tin,
Which all her hopes and dreams were in,
She plans to run away with him, forever (never to be seen again)
Leaves a note and starts to choke,
Can feel the lump that's in her throat,
It's raining and she leaves her coat in silence.
We're sorry but we disagree
The boy is vermin, can't you see?
We'll drown his sins and misery
And rip him out of history
[Chorus (Dougie):]
People marching to the drums,
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love,
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned (to find a place we belong)
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When hell freezes over,
That's when I'll tell,
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When will this stop.
[Verse 2 (Tom):]
Racing,
Pacing,
In the dark,
She's searching for a lonely heart,
She finds him but his heart has stopped,
She breaks down.
Sorry but your majesty,
Refusing orders from the queen
Results in a monstrosity
[Harry]
Remembers a voice and hears him sing
[Chorus (Dougie):]
People marching to the drums,
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love,
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned (to find a place we belong)
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When hell freezes over,
That's when I'll tell,
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When will this stop.
[Guitar solo]
People marching to the drums,
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love,
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned (to find a place we belong)
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When hell freezes over,
That's when I'll tell,
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When will this stop.
@monicasanchez1150
[Tom verse 1]
Anne Boleyn she kept a tin,
Which all her hopes and dreams were in,
She plans to run away with him, forever (never to be seen again)
Leaves a note and starts to choke,
Can feel the lump that's in her throat,
It's raining and she leaves her coat in silence.
We're sorry but we disagree
The boy is vermin, can't you see?
We'll drown his sins and misery
And rip him out of history
[Chorus (Dougie):]
People marching to the drums,
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love,
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned (to find a place we belong)
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When hell freezes over,
That's when I'll tell,
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When will this stop.
[Verse 2 (Tom):]
Racing,
Pacing,
In the dark,
She's searching for a lonely heart,
She finds him but his heart has stopped,
She breaks down.
Sorry but your majesty,
Refusing orders from the queen
Results in a monstrosity
[Harry]
Remembers a voice and hears him sing
[Chorus (Dougie):]
People marching to the drums,
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love,
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned (to find a place we belong)
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When hell freezes over,
That's when I'll tell,
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When will this stop.
[Guitar solo]
People marching to the drums,
Everybody's having fun to the sound of love,
Ugly is the world we're on
If I'm right then prove me wrong
I'm stunned (to find a place we belong)
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When hell freezes over,
That's when I'll tell,
Who is your lover,
I couldn't tell,
When will this stop.
[Repeat till the end]
When will this stop!
@emie6494
Can't believe i'm still here in 2023! Mcfly shaped my entire childhood and I still love them as an adult. It's felt like a honour watching them grow musically and in their personal lives.
@bkerbal8444
Exactly this 🥹 a little feel of my teens when I listen to them. Never did I think back then in the future we can follow them as we do now on social media and feel so involved 😂😂
@cacahuete277
16 years ago…. I’m speechless …
I’m 29 years old now and I still love McFly 💕💕
@diannadolly
Same! Times flies..
@Beatriz-kj9up
this song: has the best music video
Mcfly: misspell the title, puts the video with 240p on youtube
geez
@EditorOfSL
It’s a typo, get over it!
@naturewolfstudios2424
@EditorOfSL ikr
@Lupin788
I haven't been able to find a higher definition version of this video. Have they every posted one?
@sophies5643
dougie really needs more solos his voice is perfect !!
@cutiesakura2313
+DanAndPhilAreMyDadsKBye finally someone who agrees