| Blind Pilot – Oviedo Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song was written about the time he spent in Oviedo, Spain as an exchange student in college. He wrote a post card to a friend describing his experiences and turned it into a song. I also studied in Oviedo so this song means a lot to me. I can also explain a few things... The wine poured over the head is called Sidra. It's a hard cider from the north of Spain. It's carbonated so you hold the bottle over your head and the glass down low to get the bubbles going. It's really good :-) The clock striking four times is referring to the long nights and coming home from going out at 4 a.m. Most of the times you go out around 11 or 12 and don't get home unitl the morning. There are many roman arches and cathedrals in the city. Just being in a place where there is evidence of thousands of years of history gives you perspecive... it makes you feel small ;-) There is also a park in the middle of the city that has peacocks living in it. They are beautiful!!! The area is also very green. It's mountainous and beautiful. Also, food is really important in the Spanish culture. If you live with a host family they try and stuff you with food. Often times saying "I'm full" doesn't convince them and they try to give you more. Oh, I miss Oviedo!!!! |
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