Story Behind The Song
Inspired by "Matador" by Barnaby Conrad
Song Description
An aged retired matador returns for a final bullfight.
| Song Length |
4:25 |
Genre |
Pop - Dreampop, World - European |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Fear, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Sting, Pink Floyd |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Alicante
Take this man
Take this vessel these long years have drained
Take these fears that I hold
Take this shell that remains
Alicante
Won't you hold me
Take me in your arms don't let go
Promises always the same
Trading this shadow for my soul
Once there was fire in these eyes
No fear no doubt no disguise
These weak hands were strong
...ever longing
Just for this light in my dreams
In the grey streets below
I hear their cries
Calling for glories they've known
Oh but I see the blood in their eyes
This scarlet day lays
I close my eyes I pray
Into the sun the lonely one lonely
On this day my name they will cry
Then 'neath this sword I will lie
Once there was fire in these eyes
No fear no doubt no disguise
These weak hands were strong
...ever longing
Just for this light in my dreams
Just for this light in my dreams