El Dorado
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At night the moon shines bright
With the stars on your side
There's no reason to have fear

Why do you hide your feelings?
You better just believe in
Strive for El Dorado
Why don't you?
Why don't you?

Can't you hear your soul is calling
To make the big walls fall in
Strive for El Dorado
Why don't you?
Why don't you?

At night the moon shines bright
With the stars on your side
There's no reason to have fear

It's just the fear inside
That makes me wanna hide
I dream of El Dorado
Can't reach it
Can't reach it





Why do you hesitate?
Act before it's too late

Overall Meaning

The song El Dorado by No More seems to be about the pursuit of a better life or a better version of oneself. The first verse talks about the beauty of the night sky and how there is no reason to be afraid of anything when surrounded by its magnificence. However, there is a sense of contradiction in the following lines where the singer questions why one would hide their feelings and advises to strive for El Dorado instead. El Dorado, in this context, could refer to a goal or a destination that one seeks to achieve, perhaps as a means of bettering oneself or overcoming one's fears.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "strive for El Dorado" and urges the listener to listen to their soul's calling and break down their inner walls that hold them back. The second verse is an introspection of the singer's own fears and doubts about reaching El Dorado. They dream of it, but there is a sense of resignation that they cannot seem to reach it. The final lines of the song serve as a call to action, urging the listener not to hesitate and act before it's too late.


Overall, El Dorado can be interpreted as a motivational song that encourages one to pursue their dreams and overcome their fears. It acknowledges the existence of fear and doubt but presents a hopeful message that with determination and action, one can achieve their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

At night the moon shines bright
The night sky is illuminated by the moon


With the stars on your side
The stars are aligned in your favor


There's no reason to have fear
There is nothing to be afraid of


Why do you hide your feelings?
Why are you suppressing your emotions?


You better just believe in
You should have faith in yourself


Strive for El Dorado
Seek out your ideal destination, a paradisiacal place


Why don't you?
Why haven't you taken action to pursue your dream?


Why don't you?
Why haven't you taken action to pursue your dream?


Can't you hear your soul is calling
Your inner voice is urging you to take action


To make the big walls fall in
To break down the mental barriers that are holding you back


Strive for El Dorado
Seek out your ideal destination, a paradisiacal place


Why don't you?
Why haven't you taken action to pursue your dream?


Why don't you?
Why haven't you taken action to pursue your dream?


It's just the fear inside
The fear is coming from within you


That makes me wanna hide
It's the fear that's causing me to want to avoid taking action


I dream of El Dorado
I have a desire for a paradisiacal place


Can't reach it
I am unable to achieve that dream


Can't reach it
I am unable to achieve that dream


Why do you hesitate?
Why are you delaying taking action?


Act before it's too late
Take action now before it's too late




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAULINO VARGAS

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