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ABBA – Fernando lyrics
[Intro]

[Verse 1]
Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
I remember, long ago, another starry night like this
In the firelight, Fernando
You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar
I could hear the distant drums and sounds of bugle calls were coming from afar

[Verse 2]
They were closer now, Fernando
Every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally
I was so afraid, Fernando
We were young and full of life and none of us prepared to die
And I'm not ashamed to say the roar of guns and cannons almost made me cry

[Chorus]
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though we never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando

[Verse 3]
Now we're old and grey, Fernando
Since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand
Can you hear the drums, Fernando?
Do you still recall the fateful night we crossed the Rio Grande?
I can see it in your eyes, how proud you were to fight for freedom in this land

[Chorus]
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though I never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando

[Chorus]
There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though I never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Yes, if I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando

[Outro]
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
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Songwriters: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
Fernando lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group

Fernando meanings

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    The song tells the tale of two old freedom fighters who remember how were they fighting together long ago when they were young under a starry night never knowing if that was going to be their last night. They werebrave but afraid listening to the sounds of the faraway drums of the enemy. A night they would remember for the rest of their lives. I feel the same emotion and my heart is inflamed by the spirit of those who are willing to give their lives for freedom and for others.
    The tol old and grey comrades of war feel young again remembering that frightening and yet magic night. And they would fight again. For Liberty.
    I hope you will read this as the answer comes late. I feel the same as you listening to this song.
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    The song is Magnificent! Every time I hear it the emotion is always beyond thrill and several thoughts gush to the surface of mine mind. I do not know what inspired the song but I get the feeling that it is about war or escaping from prison or about two people trying to escape from East Germany to the West. Whatever it is I only know that I cannot describe how it makes me feel. I know that I love the song and to me it is really beautiful. I wish someone could explain the true meaning, the story behind the song.
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      The song tells the tale of two old freedom fighters who remember how were they fighting together... Read more →
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