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==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
The lyrics was written by the guitarist [[Robby Krieger]] . It consists of twelve lines, which are divided into two stanzas of six lines. They are the expression of a deep yearning for [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]] . To achieve this, a caravan is required: | The lyrics was written by the guitarist [[Robby Krieger]]. It consists of twelve lines, which are divided into two stanzas of six lines. They are the expression of a deep yearning for [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]]. To achieve this, a caravan is required: | ||
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After a longer instrumental play follows the second stanza. It points to the satisfaction of the materialistic needs expected of the lyrical ego on the Iberian peninsula. It thinks of galleons laden with gold , which were sunk during the journey and are now resting on the seabed : | After a longer instrumental play follows the second stanza. It points to the satisfaction of the materialistic needs expected of the lyrical ego on the Iberian peninsula. It thinks of galleons laden with gold, which were sunk during the journey and are now resting on the seabed : | ||
Galleons lost in the sea. I know where the treasure is waiting. | Galleons lost in the sea. I know where the treasure is waiting. Silver and gold in the mountains of Spain | ||
Silver and gold in the mountains of Spain | |||
Trade winds find galleons lost in the sea | {| border="0" | ||
I know where treasures | | | ||
Silver and gold in the mountains of Spain | ''Trade winds find galleons lost in the sea I know where treasures is waiting for me Silver and gold in the mountains of Spain''<br /> | ||
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The song ends with the repetition of the chorus. | The song ends with the repetition of the chorus. | ||