The song "Manolito" by George Baker Selection tells the story of a deep friendship and love between two individuals named Manolito and the narrator. The narrator describes how they were friends since their school days and eventually fell in love when they were seventeen years old. However, one day Manolito expressed his restlessness and sadness, stating that he couldn't stay with the narrator. He decided to leave and pursue his dreams connected to the songs of the sea. The narrator wonders if Manolito was able to fulfill his dreams and what became of him. Throughout the song, the narrator pleads for Manolito to come back home. They express that all their dreams come true when they are together, as Manolito holds them tightly with love in his eyes. The narrator emphasizes that Manolito is their only love and they don't want to be let down. The repetition of the lines "Over and over and over and over, I think of the nights of our love" suggests the narrator's longing for the time they spent together and the memories they shared. They want Manolito to come back into their heart and be reunited with their love. Overall, the song portrays a bittersweet tale of love, separation, and the yearning for a lost connection.
