Barcelona
Queen/Montserrat Caballe Lyrics


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I had this perfect dream
Un sueño me envolvió
This dream was me and you
Tal vez estás aquí
I want all the world to see
Un instinto me guiaba
A miracle sensation
My guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true

The wind is a gentle breeze
Él me habló de ti
The bells are ringing out
El canto vuela
They're calling us together
Guiding us forever
Wish my dream would never go away

Barcelona it was the first time that we met
Barcelona how can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
Barcelona la musica vibró
Barcelona Y ella nos unió
And if God willing we will meet again, someday

Let the songs begin
Déjalo nacer
Let the music play
Ah
Make the voices sing
Nace un gran amor
Start the celebration
Ven a mi
And cry
Grita
Come alive
Vive
And shake the foundations from the skies
Ah, Ah, Shaking all our lives

Barcelona such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona like a jewel in the sun
Por ti seré gaviota de tu bella mar
Barcelona suenan las campanas
Barcelona abre tus puertas al mundo
If God is willing
If God is willing
If God is willing




Friends until the end
Viva, Barcelona

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Queen/Montserrat Caballe song 'Barcelona' describe a dream that the singer had where they were in Barcelona with someone special. The dream becomes a reality when they meet in Barcelona and the music brings them together. The lyrics are full of emotion, with the singer describing a sense of guidance and inspiration that they feel in the presence of the person they are with. The song is about love and the power of music to bring people together, and it is clear from the lyrics that the singer feels a deep connection to both.


The first verse of the song sets the scene for the dream that the singer has, with the lyrics describing a sense of being enveloped in the dream. The second verse is about the reality of meeting the person in Barcelona and the emotions that the music brings out in them. The chorus is a celebration of the beauty of Barcelona, with the singer comparing it to a jewel in the sun. The final verse is an expression of hope that they will meet again someday, with the singer saying that their friendship will last until the end.


Line by Line Meaning

I had this perfect dream
The singer had a dream that enveloped her completely.


Un sueño me envolvió
This perfect dream immobilized her and felt like a mirage.


This dream was me and you
This dream welcomed the other half, the loved one without whom the dream was incomplete.


Tal vez estás aquí
Maybe the loved one is around.


I want all the world to see
The dream was too wonderful and too perfect to be kept private.


Un instinto me guiaba
The instinct guided the singer towards her soulmate.


A miracle sensation
The singer felt like the dream was a miracle.


My guide and inspiration
The soulmate was the singer's guide and inspiration.


Now my dream is slowly coming true
The dream is turning into a reality, slowly but surely.


The wind is a gentle breeze
The wind was his voice and brought memories.


Él me habló de ti
The wind told the singer about the soulmate.


The bells are ringing out
The ringing bells are symbolizing an event.


El canto vuela
The music is flying, reaching great heights.


They're calling us together
The event is bringing the two souls together to celebrate.


Guiding us forever
The bond between them is ensured to last forever.


Wish my dream would never go away
The singer did not want this dream and the happiness it brought to ever go away.


Barcelona it was the first time that we met
Barcelona was the city where the singer and the soulmate first encountered each other.


Barcelona how can I forget
The memories from the Barcelona trip are unforgettable.


The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
The first sight of the soulmate was so enthralling that the singer lost her breath.


Barcelona la musica vibró
Barcelona emanated music and vibrancy.


Barcelona Y ella nos unió
Barcelona brought them together and united them.


And if God willing we will meet again, someday
If destiny permits, they will meet again someday.


Let the songs begin
Start the music and let the celebrations begin.


Déjalo nacer
Let the music and the love grow.


Let the music play
Let the music create the perfect ambiance.


Ah
An interjection expressing amazement.


Make the voices sing
Let every voice sing and create a harmony.


Nace un gran amor
A great love is born.


Start the celebration
It's time to start the joyous celebration.


Ven a mi
Come to me.


And cry
And let the tears flow.


Grita
Scream aloud within the burst of emotions.


Come alive
Let the soul come alive and dance to the rhythm.


Vive
Live in every moment to the fullest.


And shake the foundations from the skies
Let the celebration reach new unprecedented heights.


Ah, Ah, Shaking all our lives
An exclamation of ecstasy.


Barcelona such a beautiful horizon
The horizon of Barcelona is breathtakingly beautiful.


Barcelona like a jewel in the sun
Barcelona shines like a jewel in the bright sun.


Por ti seré gaviota de tu bella mar
For the soulmate, the singer is willing to be a seagull in the beautiful sea of Barcelona.


Barcelona suenan las campanas
The ringing bells prove that Barcelona is alive and thriving.


Barcelona abre tus puertas al mundo
Barcelona opens its doors to the entire world.


If God is willing
If it's meant to be.


Friends until the end
They promised to be friends forever.


Viva, Barcelona
Long live, Barcelona!




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran

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@lizlizchristian

You can see on Montserrat's face how much she is enjoying singing with Freddie ❤they are singing like two angels together

@michaelhurley457

He tried for years to put this tune together with her it's a mix masterpiece

@mustaphatarmant9868

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@miroslavshatan3854

But he didnt look very often to her eyes…. Anyway amazing 😍👌

@sil1378

No puedo evitar emocionarme con esta obra de arte, a parte no solo admiro a estos increíbles artistas si no como catalana que soy esta canción me toca de lleno. ❤

@craigbray6285

I get goosebumps whenever I hear this timeless classic.

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@bruces6347

Freddie said she was the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen, I agree.

@louiseturner9811

So do I. RIP to both of them.🙏😓🙏

@stanafratrik6650

Two Queens, Two Divas... What a duet!
One of the most memorable moments in music/theatre history.

@perryrush6563

Underrated comment. I appreciate the creativity.

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