Timebelle is a Swiss band from Bern, currently consisting of lead vocalist … Read Full Bio ↴Timebelle is a Swiss band from Bern, currently consisting of lead vocalist Miruna Mănescu, drummer Samuel Forster, and multi-instrumentalist Emanuel Daniel Andriescu. Past members include accordionist Rade Mijatović, guitarist Christoph Siegrist, and bassist Sándor Török. The band was formed as a five-member boyband while its members were students at the University of Bern. Shortly after, Mănescu was added to the group as a lead singer by their Romanian producer Mihai Alexandru. The name of the band is derived from the Zytglogge which is one of the main sights of Bern. While the band was formed in and is based in Switzerland, its members have hailed from Romania, Hungary, and Serbia, in addition to Switzerland.

The band represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Apollo" placing 12th in the 2nd Semi Final. They previously attempted to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Singing About Love", but failed, placing second in the Swiss national final.

Desperado
Timebelle Lyrics

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Welcome to the place of your dreams stay still live,
let us pass the day with moments
They will never fade away
It's all about you and your friends right now
Raise your glass, let's smile together
And feel the love, love, love around ya

Hey, sing along lalalalalala

Aren't you scared every day these sounds stop
Forget about your worries
And sweeten your life
Sing along lalalalalala
Aren't you scared every day these sounds stop
Hello, let yourself go

'Cause this is Desperado
Where fun is a tornado
So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
È la felicidad
Welcome to Desperado
Where fun is a tornado
So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
È la felicidad

Oh...
! Feliz cumpleaños!
! Feliz cumpleaños!
Oh...
! Feliz cumpleaños!
! Feliz cumpleaños!

Look around now, people are smiling at you
It's an amazing place to feel joy
Say "Cheese!" for memories
For a moment you are the star of your life
In a Desperado story
Pump up your love and share it

Hey, sing along lalalalalala
Aren't you scared every day these sounds stop
Forget about your worries
And sweeten your life
Sing along lalalalalala
Aren't you scared every day these sounds stop
Hello, let yourself go

'Cause this is Desperado
Where fun is a tornado
So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
È la felicidad
Welcome to Desperado
Where fun is a tornado
So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
È la felicidad

Oh...
! Feliz cumpleaños!
! Feliz cumpleaños!
Oh...
! Feliz cumpleaños!
! Feliz cumpleaños!

'Cause this is Desperado
Where fun is a tornado
So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
È la felicidad
Welcome to Desperado
Where fun is a tornado
So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
È la felicidad

Oh...
! Feliz cumpleaños!
! Feliz cumpleaños!
Oh...

! Feliz cumpleaños!
! Feliz cumpleaños!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Timebelle's song "Desperado" paint a picture of a lively and carefree place where one leaves behind their worries, surrounded by friends and good vibes. The singer invites the listener to enjoy the moment, raise their glass, and feel the love around them. The chorus encourages the listener to sing along and forget their fears, expressing the idea that this is Desperado, a place where fun is like a tornado, and where the vibe is pure happiness. In Desperado, people smile, and memories are captured by saying "cheese". The repetition of "Feliz Cumpleaños" (Happy Birthday in Spanish) reminds us that every day is a new beginning, a chance to celebrate life and embrace joy. The song emphasizes that Desperado is a place to let go, be oneself, and dance to the beat of happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the place of your dreams stay still live, let us pass the day with moments They will never fade away
This is a place where you can live the perfect day with your loved ones, cherishing each moment forever.

It's all about you and your friends right now Raise your glass, let's smile together And feel the love, love, love around ya
This moment is all about you and your friends. Raise your glass and smile as you bask in the love surrounding you.

Hey, sing along lalalalalala Aren't you scared every day these sounds stop Forget about your worries And sweeten your life Sing along lalalalalala Aren't you scared every day these sounds stop Hello, let yourself go
Let go of your worries and sing along to the music. Embrace this moment and the happiness it brings, without fear of it coming to an end.

'Cause this is Desperado Where fun is a tornado So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!" È la felicidad Welcome to Desperado Where fun is a tornado So "¡Feliz cumpleaños!" È la felicidad
Desperado is an exciting and energetic place where happiness is abundant. It's a celebration of life and love.

Look around now, people are smiling at you It's an amazing place to feel joy Say "Cheese!" for memories For a moment you are the star of your life In a Desperado story Pump up your love and share it
This is a place where you can feel the joy of being surrounded by smiling people. Capture the moment with a picture and remember that you are the star of your own life story. Share your love with those around you.

Oh... ! Feliz cumpleaños! ! Feliz cumpleaños! Oh... ! Feliz cumpleaños! ! Feliz cumpleaños!
Happy Birthday! Let's celebrate life and love together in this moment of joy.

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