Fernando
Perla Lyrics

Can you hear the drums Fernando
Perla is asking Fernando if he can hear the drums, which triggers memories of a particular night

I remember long ago another starry night like this
Perla is recalling a night in the past that was similar to this one

In the firelight Fernando
Perla is setting the scene by describing a moment where she and Fernando were near a fire

You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar
Perla describes Fernando's actions as he was humming and playing guitar

I could hear the distant drums
Perla could hear drums in the distance, possibly creating a sense of foreboding

And sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar
In addition to drums, Perla could also hear the sound of bugle calls in the distance

They were closer now Fernando
The sounds of war are getting closer, creating a heightened sense of fear

Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally
The moments leading up to the war seemed like they would never end, emphasizing the fear and anxiety

I was so afraid Fernando
Perla is expressing her fear to Fernando

We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
Perla and Fernando were young and naive, not expecting to be put in a dangerous situation where death was likely

And I'm not ashamed to say
Perla is openly admitting something that may be seen as embarrassing or shameful

The roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry
Perla was so scared by the sounds of war, she almost broke down in tears

There was something in the air that night
There was a palpable feeling in the atmosphere, something that Perla cannot quite put her finger on

The stars were bright, Fernando
Despite the fear of war, the stars shining brightly in the sky provided some comfort for Perla

They were shining there for you and me
Perla interprets the shining stars as a sign that the universe is on their side and supporting their quest for freedom

For liberty, Fernando
Perla and Fernando were fighting for freedom, and the shining stars were seen as encouragement for their cause

Though I never thought that we could lose
Perla was confident that their group would be victorious in their fight for freedom

There's no regret
Perla has no regrets about fighting for what she believed in, even if there were negative consequences

If I had to do the same again
Perla would make the same choice to fight for what she believed in

I would, my friend, Fernando
Perla is communicating to Fernando that she values their friendship, even in the face of danger and war

Now we're old and grey Fernando
Perla and Fernando are now old and their lives have slowed down since their younger days of fighting

And since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Perla hasn't seen Fernando with a weapon in many years, suggesting that their fighting days are far behind them

Do you still recall the frightful night we crossed the Rio Grande
Perla is asking Fernando if he remembers the scary night they had to cross the Rio Grande

I can see it in your eyes
Perla believes she can see signs of Fernando remembering the past in his eyes

How proud you were to fight for freedom in this land
Perla remembers how proud Fernando was to fight for freedom, and sees that same passion in his eyes now

Yes, if I had to do the same again
Perla is reaffirming that she would make the same choice to fight for their cause again

I would, my friend, Fernando
Perla expresses her loyalty and friendship to Fernando, even decades later