In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
RUSSELL
I had this perfect dream
This dream was me and you
I want all the world to see
A miracle sensation
My guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true
SHAUN
The wind is a gentle breeze
The bells are ringing out
They're calling us together
Guiding us forever
Wish my dream would never go away
never go away
never go away
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
it was the first time that we met
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
how can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room
you took my breath away
SHAUN
Barcelona
Barcelona
RUSSELL
And if God willing
we will meet again
someday
Let the songs begin
RUSSELL
Let the music play
Ahhhhh...
RUSSELL
Make the voices sing
SHAUN
Voices sing
Voices sing
RUSSELL
Start the celebration
Without a hesitation
And cry
Come alive
And shake the foundations from the skies
Shaking all our lives
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
such a beautiful horizon
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
like a jewel in the sun
Por ti sere gaviota de tu bella mar
SHAUN
Barcelona
Barcelona
RUSSELL
If God is willing
If God is willing
If God is willing
Friends until the end
RUSSELL
Viva
RUSSELL
barcelona
I had this perfect dream
This dream was me and you
I want all the world to see
A miracle sensation
My guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true
SHAUN
The wind is a gentle breeze
The bells are ringing out
They're calling us together
Guiding us forever
Wish my dream would never go away
never go away
never go away
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
it was the first time that we met
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
how can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room
you took my breath away
SHAUN
Barcelona
Barcelona
RUSSELL
And if God willing
we will meet again
someday
Let the songs begin
RUSSELL
Let the music play
Ahhhhh...
RUSSELL
Make the voices sing
SHAUN
Voices sing
Voices sing
RUSSELL
Start the celebration
Without a hesitation
And cry
Come alive
And shake the foundations from the skies
Shaking all our lives
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
such a beautiful horizon
SHAUN
Barcelona
RUSSELL
like a jewel in the sun
Por ti sere gaviota de tu bella mar
SHAUN
Barcelona
Barcelona
RUSSELL
If God is willing
If God is willing
If God is willing
Friends until the end
RUSSELL
Viva
RUSSELL
barcelona
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Funiculì Funiculà, for voice & orchestra (& chorus ad lib) Lyrics as written by Simon Franglen Traditional
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