Granada

Il Volo's rendition of 'Granada' is a heartfelt tribute to the Spanish city of Granada, a place imbued with rich cultural history and emotional depth. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of Granada as a land of dreams, a place that has captured the singer's heart and imagination. The opening lines, 'Granada, tierra soñada por mí,' immediately set the tone, expressing a deep, almost nostalgic longing for this enchanting city. The singer's voice transforms into a 'gitano' (gypsy) song, filled with fantasy and melancholy, reflecting the complex emotions that Granada evokes.

The song continues to describe Granada as a 'tierra ensangrentada' (blood-stained land) during bullfighting afternoons, highlighting the city's historical and cultural significance. The reference to 'los ojos moros' (Moorish eyes) and the 'rebelde y gitana' (rebellious and gypsy) spirit of Granada evokes the city's diverse cultural heritage, including its Moorish past and vibrant gypsy culture. The imagery of kissing Granada's 'boca de grana' (crimson mouth) like a juicy apple speaks to the passionate love and admiration the singer feels for the city.

In the latter part of the song, the singer offers a bouquet of roses, symbolizing beauty and devotion, to the 'virgen morena' (dark-skinned virgin), a reference to the Virgin Mary often depicted in Spanish religious art. The song concludes by celebrating the beauty of Granada's women and the land itself, filled with 'sangre y sol' (blood and sun), encapsulating the fiery spirit and warmth of the city. Through its poetic lyrics and emotive delivery, 'Granada' by Il Volo captures the essence of a city that is both historically rich and deeply cherished.