Barcelona
Queen/und Andere Lyrics
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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
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 música 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 mí
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
The song "Barcelona" by Queen and Montserrat Caballé is an ode to the city they both love. The lyrics describe a dream where the two of them are brought together by a miracle sensation, which turns into a reality when they meet in Barcelona. Freddie Mercury paints a picture of the city with the lyrics, "Barcelona, such a beautiful horizon, like a jewel in the sun", and invites listeners to experience the magic of the city. The two artists sing about the vibrant culture, the ringing bells, and the music that vibrates through the city. The song ends with the hope that they will meet again someday, as friends until the end, and a call to shake the foundations from the skies.
One interesting fact about "Barcelona" is that it was recorded in 1987, two years before the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The song became an anthem for the Olympics and was played during the opening ceremony. Another interesting fact is that the song was the brainchild of Montserrat Caballé, a renowned Spanish opera singer, who knew Freddie Mercury and suggested they collaborate on a song. The two artists had great chemistry, and even though Mercury did not speak Spanish, he managed to write the lyrics to the song with the help of a translator.
"Barcelona" was also very different from Queen's typical sound, as it featured a more operatic style with backing choirs and symphonic instruments. The song was also accompanied by a music video that showed Montserrat Caballé and Freddie Mercury singing on a stage in Barcelona's Liceu Theatre, intercut with shots of the city.
Chords: Bb, Eb, F, Ab, Db, Gm, F7, Cm
Line by Line Meaning
I had this perfect dream
I dreamt a dream so perfect
Un sueño me envolvió
The dream enveloped me
This dream was me and you
The dream had both me and you
Tal vez estás aquí
Perhaps you are here
I want all the world to see
I desire that the whole world sees
Un instinto me guiaba
An instinct guided me
A miracle sensation
A sensation of a miracle
My guide and inspiration
You are my guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true
Finally, my dream is becoming a reality
The wind is a gentle breeze
The wind is a pleasant and mild breeze
Él me habló de ti
He talked to me about you
The bells are ringing out
The bells are tolling
El canto vuela
The song soars
They're calling us together
The bells are calling us both
Guiding us forever
Guiding us into eternity
Wish my dream would never go away
I wish my dream never fades away
Barcelona it was the first time that we met
Barcelona, it's where we met for the first time
Barcelona how can I forget
How can I forget you, Barcelona?
The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
I lost my breath when you entered the room
Barcelona la musica vibró
Barcelona, the music vibrated
Barcelona Y ella nos unió
And it united us
And if God willing we will meet again, someday
If God permits, we shall meet again someday
Let the songs begin
Let us begin singing
Déjalo nacer
Let it be born
Let the music play
Let the music continue playing
Ah
Ah
Make the voices sing
Let our voices sing
Nace un gran amor
A great love is born
Start the celebration
Let's start celebrating
Ven a mi
Come to me
And cry
And cry
Grita
Scream
Come alive
Come alive
Vive
Live
And shake the foundations from the skies
And let the foundations shake from the skies
Ah, Ah, Shaking all our lives
Ah, Ah, shaking our entire lives
Barcelona such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona, such a beautiful view ahead
Barcelona like a jewel in the sun
Barcelona shines like a jewel in the sunlight
Por ti seré gaviota de tu bella mar
I will be a seagull in your beautiful sea, for you
Barcelona suenan las campanas
The bells are ringing in Barcelona
Barcelona abre tus puertas al mundo
Barcelona, open your doors to the world
If God is willing
If God permits
If God is willing
If God permits
If God is willing
If God permits
Friends until the end
Friends until the very end
Viva, Barcelona
Long live, Barcelona
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.
@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.