Whatever, it is a wonderful song depicting real events. That said, it is worth taking note of the fact that the song, which was recorded in three different languages (Swedish, English and Spanish), has different lyrics and meanings. "The sorrow can be hard to bear, but the fact that friends let us down is something we all have to cope with". Find more of ABBA lyrics. “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans (ft. 112)
Unfortunately that battle was lost but sparked a cry (Remember the Alamo!) Comment and share your favourite lyrics. All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners. Fernando is a song by the pop group ABBA. I though it was about a woman singing about her man during this war and perhaps both of them fought as revolutionaries. It was a love lyric, someone who loved Fernando, but I inherited the word 'Fernando' and I thought long and hard, what does Fernando tell me? I was in my summerhouse one starry evening and the words came, 'There was something in the air that night' and I thought of two old comrades from some guerrilla war in Mexico who would be sitting in the porch and reminiscing about what happened to them back … “I wrote all the songs as little stories. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. that led to independence for Texas. I am not sure if he was real or just a legend. The song says the lost!
Many Mexicans wanted independence from Mexico and fought to win it. That’s always been my take on the song. Rio Grande is the US name… dont know why its called different in both countries, but I guess the Texas war might be the reason. I realize our Mexican neighbors would like it to be about them and they can believe this if they wish, but it is a bout Spain circa 1936.Bjorn was a reader and certainly any of the group could have had access to material on the Mexican Civil War as Sweden is a highly educated country.Before I read this I always thought the song was about the Spanish civil war but in hindsight could refer to any “brothers in arms” theme.The song is more likely about the Mex Revolution roughly from 1910 to 1920 … Pancho Vila.. Zapata etc.. Sings to your soul.Anita Biers, thanks so much for your contribution. As you guess, my name is Fernando. The Swedish-language version of the song, which was the original version, has lyrics that deal with love. I thought it was about a woman reliving the war she and her lover once were a part of. I go for the second interpretation. That seems to imply the singer is recalling the Mexican-American War which was fought to determine which country would legally claim Texas. I’ve always liked this song and speculated on it meaning. (second time I’ve wrote this) I’ve always loved this song.
However my take was totally different. So maybe, they were crossing to Mexico to fight the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1917… in any case, I’ve been sang this theme for all my life, not knowing exactly what it was talking about. Fernando Lyrics Übersetzung. The lyrics of Fernando are about two friends, one of whom is called Fernando.
I thought it was about the Alamo.
At the time, both America and Mexico were laying claim to Texas. A Mexican revolutionary, who fought for liberty and lost. Both wan the fight but were assasinated! I suspect that there may be some lingering ill feeling about the topic, and I wonder what motivated the song.I wouldnt assure they were crossing to invade the US… in Mexico the river is called Rio Bravo. Huerte was defeated meaning that Revolution was one. Some years after they met Fernando died, and they dedicated this song to … All Rights Reserved. We absolutely agree with you when you say this song is a “wonderful song”.The fact that the song recalls crossing the Rio Grande would seem to indicate they were invading what is now The United States of America. There is a Rio Grande in Spain as well.Björn Ulvaeus, presents a vision of nostalgia for two veterans reminiscing in old age about a long-ago battle in which they participated. Nothing to do with USA except that it often spilled across the border (Rio Grande) as Guerilla fighters like Fernando fled or hid from Federales.Wow, very interesting to read everyone’s take on this song. Some of these artists include Ramón Orlando, Perla, Lotta Engberg, Audrey Landers, E-Rotic, the Olsen Brothers, and Pamela McNeill.I’ve always loved the song Fernando. All lyrics provided for educational purposes only. There were many who fought that battle who weren’t “white” Americans. The only major award it won was the “Best Studio Recording of 1975” prize, which was also the first international honor of the group’s career.A: Several recording acts have covered this song since it came out in the 1970s. Kannst Du die Trommeln hören, Fernando? It is basically about a man named Fernando who has lost his love and is being consoled by the singer. These friends, who were once freedom fighters, on a starry night, share their memories of a guerilla war they fought in several years ago in Mexico. It has a timeless meaning and is a beautiful song. Fir a Swedish group to sing this is amazing. I just wonder what the Swedish group ABBA had anything to do with this Fernando.
The original Swedish language version's lyrics were written by ABBA's manager Stig Anderson and differ substantially from the English language version.