Barcelona – English Lyrics

• By: Freddie Mercury

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the fusion of rock and opera in Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé's "Barcelona." Learn how this iconic duet, born from mutual admiration, celebrates a city and the blending of diverse musical styles, offering a unique opportunity to appreciate the power of vocal collaboration and cross-genre artistry.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
horizon /həˈraɪ.zən/ B2	noun - the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
celebration /ˌsɛl.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activities
music /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ B1	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
guiding /ˈɡaɪ.dɪŋ/ B2	verb - to show or indicate the way to someone
forget /fərˈɡɛt/ A2	verb - to fail to remember
breeze /briːz/ B1	noun - a gentle wind
foundation /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level
vibrate /vaɪˈbreɪt/ B2	verb - to move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living; not dead

Key Grammar Structures

• I want all the world to see

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose (to see)

  ➔ The phrase 'to see' explains the purpose of the subject's desire.

• My guide and inspiration

  ➔ Coordination using 'and' to link two nouns

  ➔ The word 'and' connects two nouns, showing their relationship as equal or related.

• Let the songs begin

  ➔ Imperative with the base form of a verb (let)

  ➔ The structure 'Let + object + verb' is used to give a command or suggestion.

• Start the celebration

  ➔ Imperative mood using verb 'start' to tell someone to begin

  ➔ The verb 'start' in the imperative form is used to instruct or encourage someone to begin an action.

• Vive

  ➔ Imperative form of the verb 'vivir' (to live) in Spanish

  ➔ The word 'Vive' is a command form in Spanish, meaning 'live' or 'be alive'.

• If God is willing

  ➔ Conditional phrase expressing hope or a wish dependent on divine approval

  ➔ This phrase indicates that the following action depends on divine permission or fate.