"Santa Lija" is a song by Engelbert Humperdinck, also known as "Sogno D'Amore" (Dream of Love). The lyrics give insight into the protagonist's feelings and memories of Santa Lija, a place where he spent his childhood and formed friendships. As he lies sleeping in a cold and lonely place, he dreams of this town and the happy days he experienced there. The protagonist reminisces about the friends he left behind in Santa Lija, a small town located far across the sea. They all appear in his dream, reminding him of the cherished memories he shared with them. This implies that the protagonist has since moved away from Santa Lija, possibly due to personal circumstances or the pursuit of a different life. However, the dreams also serve as a painful reminder that the protagonist's perception of true love in Santa Lija has been shattered. The lines "Where what I thought was true love, has found itself a new love" suggest that the love he once believed in has been given to someone else. This realization prevents him from returning to Santa Lija, despite his yearning and the lingering presence of these dreams. The lyrics express the protagonist's struggle in facing another day away from Santa Lija and his difficulty in accepting that his perception of love has been betrayed. Although he won't be returning, the dreams of his past and memories of love will forever remain with him. In the end, the protagonist bids farewell to Santa Lija, acknowledging that seeing the town's face again would break his heart. This indicates a sense of pain and longing associated with the place and the lost love he once held dear. Overall, "Santa Lija" portrays a bittersweet longing for the past and the complicated emotions associated with love and nostalgia.
