Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
“Barcelona” is the eighth track on Rufus Wainwright’s 1998 eponymous debut. Featuring a sparse arrangement–Wainwright on acoustic guitar, piano, chamberlin, and castanets; Jon Brion plays tuned toms–the song is about trying to outrun mortality fears. It is one of the earliest examples of Wainwright...
[Verse 1]
The summer sunset a vicious circus
When shadows held the world in place
But today I felt a chill
In my apartment's coolest place
"Fuggi Regal Fantasima"
[Verse 2]
The village larks cannot be heard 'cause all the crows got panderers
I can't escape these velvet drapes
Don't want my rings to fall off my fingers
"Fuggi Regal Fantasima"
The mirror I find hard to face
[Refrain]
'Cause I fear it's a long way down
[Verse 3]
Got to get away from here
Think I know which hemisphere
Crazy me don't think there's pain in Barcelona
They dance you 'round a waltz confound
[Refrain]
But I fear it's a long way down
Yes, I fear it's a long way down
This road
[Verse 4]
Even if that straw I pull
And I got to fight that bull
Nothing really does compare to Barcelona
Besides in Spain, Don Juan's to blame
[Refrain]
But I fear it's a long way down
But I fear it's a long way down
Yes, I fear it's a long way down
And I fear I won't be around
[Verse 5]
Got to get away from here
Think I know which hemisphere
Make sure I have all my papers
Laying out my summer clothes
Search for traps in vain like scratching
So my suitcase I can close
"Fuggi Regal Fantasima"
Barcelona was written by Rufus Wainwright.
Barcelona was produced by Jon Brion.
Rufus Wainwright released Barcelona on Tue May 19 1998.