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.

[English]

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

(Ooh) Él me habló de ti (aah)

The bells are ringing out

They're calling

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 (Aah)

(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 (aah)

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 (Aah)

If God is willing

If God is willing

Friends until the end

(Viva) Aah

Barcelona

...

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.