Caruso
A BOCELLI Lyrics
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E grida forte il vento
C'è una vecchia terrazza
Vicino al golfo di Sorrento
Un uomo abbraccia una ragazza
Dopo che aveva pianto
Poi si schiarisce la voceEd incomincia il canto
Te voglio bene assai
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È 'na catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
Vide le luci in mezzo al mare
Penso alla notti là in America
Ma erano solo le lampare
E la bianca scia d'un'elica
Sentì il dolore nella musica
E si alzò dal pianoforte
Ma quando vide la luna uscire da una nuvola
Gli sembrò più dolce anche la morte
Guardò negli occhi la ragazza
Quegli occhi verdi come il mare
Poi all'improvisso uscì una lacrima
E lui credette d'affogare
Te voglio bene assai
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È 'na catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
Potenza della lirica
Dove ogni dramma è un falso
Che con un po' di trucco e con la mimica
Puoi diventare un altro
Ma due occhi che ti guardano
Così vicini e veri
Ti fan scordare le parole
Confondono pensieri
Così diventò tutto piccolo
Anche le notti là in America
Ti volti e vedi la tua vita
Come la bianca scia d'un'elica
Ma sì, è la vita che finisce
Ma lui non ci pensò poi tanto
Anzi, si sentiva già felice
E incominciò il suo canto
Te voglio bene assai
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È 'na catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
Te voglio bene assai
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È 'na catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
"Caruso," a song by Andrea Bocelli that pays tribute to the legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, is imbued with deep emotional resonances and rich imagery. The lyrics begin with a vivid portrayal of a coastal setting in Sorrento, where the sea glimmers and the wind howls. This backdrop serves as a metaphor for the passions and tumult of life. The "old terrace" suggests a place of nostalgia, where memories linger, setting the stage for a poignant connection between the singers—an unnamed man and a woman. Their embrace, especially after the woman’s tears, underscores the tenderness that follows hardship, portraying love as a source of solace and strength amidst sorrow.
As the man clears his throat and begins to sing, the lyrics reveal a heartfelt declaration echoed throughout the song: "Te voglio bene assai," which translates to "I love you very much." This refrain becomes a powerful motif signifying an emotional bond that transcends mere affection; it portrays love as a visceral and all-consuming force, a "chain" that melds their very blood and essence. The imagery of the sea and blood intertwines to signify the profound interconnectedness of love and life itself. The man's expression of love not only embodies a personal sentiment but reflects an existential truth, reinforcing the idea that love is fundamental to the human experience.
Further into the narrative, the lyrics evince a sense of melancholy and reflection as the man’s thoughts drift to "the lights in the middle of the sea," conjuring memories of America and the dreams associated with it. However, the realization that these lights are merely fishing lamps serves to ground him in the present moment, highlighting the contrast between aspiration and reality. The subsequent line, "Sentì il dolore nella musica," indicates that through music, he experiences a release of pain, and the presence of the moon in the sky brings a sense of beauty even in sorrow. This moment reflects Caruso's own artistic journey, where music served both as an escape and a means to confront emotional despair, echoing the resilience inherent in the human spirit.
As the song progresses, the beauty of the woman's gaze becomes a transformative experience that transcends verbal expression. Her "green eyes like the sea" evoke the depth and mystery of love that surpasses ordinary language. In her presence, everything else diminishes, including his memories of America, indicating how intimate connections have the power to reshape one’s reality. The concluding lines encapsulate a bittersweet acceptance of life’s inevitable end, coupled with an affirmation of inner happiness as he resumes his song. Ultimately, "Caruso" emerges as a tribute not only to love but also to the timeless power of music and artistic expression—a reminder that through love and art, one can find joy even amidst life's transience.
Line by Line Meaning
Là dove il mare luccica
In that place where the sea sparkles brightly
E grida forte il vento
And the wind howls fiercely
C'è una vecchia terrazza
There is an old terrace
Vicino al golfo di Sorrento
Near the Gulf of Sorrento
Un uomo abbraccia una ragazza
A man embraces a young woman
Dopo che aveva pianto
After she had been in tears
Poi si schiarisce la voce
Then he clears his throat
Ed incomincia il canto
And begins to sing
Te voglio bene assai
I love you deeply
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
Oh, so very much, you know
È 'na catena ormai
It's a bond now
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
That unravels the blood within your veins, you see
Vide le luci in mezzo al mare
He saw the lights in the middle of the sea
Penso alla notti là in America
He thought of the nights there in America
Ma erano solo le lampare
But they were just fishing lamps
E la bianca scia d'un'elica
And the white wake of a propeller
Sentì il dolore nella musica
He felt the pain within the music
E si alzò dal pianoforte
And he rose from the piano
Ma quando vide la luna uscire da una nuvola
But when he saw the moon emerge from a cloud
Gli sembrò più dolce anche la morte
It made even death seem sweeter to him
Guardò negli occhi la ragazza
He gazed into the girl's eyes
Quegli occhi verdi come il mare
Those eyes as green as the sea
Poi all'improvisso uscì una lacrima
Then suddenly, a tear flowed
E lui credette d'affogare
And he felt like he was drowning
Te voglio bene assai
I love you deeply
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
Oh, so very much, you know
È 'na catena ormai
It's a bond now
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
That unravels the blood within your veins, you see
Potenza della lirica
The power of melody
Dove ogni dramma è un falso
Where every drama is an illusion
Che con un po' di trucco e con la mimica
That with a bit of makeup and mimicry
Puoi diventare un altro
You can become someone else
Ma due occhi che ti guardano
But two eyes that look at you
Così vicini e veri
So close and genuine
Ti fan scordare le parole
Make you forget the words
Confondono pensieri
And blur your thoughts
Così diventò tutto piccolo
So everything became small
Anche le notti là in America
Even the nights there in America
Ti volti e vedi la tua vita
You turn and see your life
Come la bianca scia d'un'elica
Like the white wake of a propeller
Ma sì, è la vita che finisce
But yes, it's life that ends
Ma lui non ci pensò poi tanto
But he didn't dwell on it too long
Anzi, si sentiva già felice
In fact, he felt happy already
E incominciò il suo canto
And he began his song
Te voglio bene assai
I love you deeply
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
Oh, so very much, you know
È 'na catena ormai
It's a bond now
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
That unravels the blood within your veins, you see
Te voglio bene assai
I love you deeply
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
Oh, so very much, you know
È 'na catena ormai
It's a bond now
Che scioglie il sangue dint'e vvene sai
That unravels the blood within your veins, you see
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lucio Dalla
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dalmelb
One of my favorite songs of all time.
Here, where the sea shines
and the wind howls,
on the old terrace
beside the gulf of Sorrento,
a man embraces a girl
after the tears,
then clears his throat
and continues the song:
I love you very much,
very, very much, you know;
it is a chain by now
that heats the blood inside the veins, you know…
He saw the lights out on the sea,
thought of the nights there in America,
but they were only the fishermen’s lamps
and the white wash astern.
He felt the pain in the music
and stood up from the piano,
but when he saw the moon
emerging from a cloud,
death also seemed sweeter to him.
He looked the girl in the eyes,
those eyes as green as the sea.
Then suddenly a tear fell
and he believed he was drowning.
I love you very much,
very, very much, you know,
it is a chain by now
that heats the blood inside the vein you know…
The power of opera,
where every drama is a hoax;
with a little make-up and with
mime
you can become someone else.
But two eyes that look at you,
so close and real,
make you forget the words,
confuse your thoughts,
so everything becomes small,
also the nights there in America.
You turn and see your life
through the white wash astern.
But, yes, it is life that ends
and he did not think much about it
on the contrary, he already felt happy
and continued his song:
I love you very much,
very, very much, you know,
it is a chain by now
that heats the blood inside the veins, you know…
I love you very much,
very, very much, you know,52
it is a chain by now
that heats the blood inside the veins, you know…
Qui dove il mare luccica
E tira forte il vento
Su una vecchia terrazza
Davanti al golfo di Surriento
Un uomo abbraccia una ragazza
Dopo che aveva pianto
Poi si schiarisce la voce
E ricomincia il canto
Te voglio bene assaje
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È una catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint' 'e vene sai
Vide le luci in mezzo al mare
Pensò alle notti là in America
Ma erano solo le lampare
E la bianca scia di un'elica
Sentì il dolore nella musica
Si alzò dal pianoforte
Ma quando vide la luna uscire da una nuvola
Sembrò più dolce anche la morte
Guardò negli occhi la ragazza
Quegli occhi verdi come il mare
Poi all'improvviso uscì una lacrima
E lui credette d'affogare
Te voglio bene assaje
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È una catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint' 'e vene sai
Potenza della lirica
Dove ogni dramma è un falso
Che con un po' di trucco e con la mimica
Puoi diventare un altro
Ma due occhi che ti guardano
Così vicini e veri
Ti fan scordare le parole
Confondono i pensieri
Così diventa tutto piccolo
Anche le notti là in America
Ti volti e vedi la tua vita
Come la scia di un'elica
Ma sì, è la vita che finisce
Ma lui non ci pensò poi tanto
Anzi si sentiva già felice
E ricominciò il suo canto
Te voglio bene assaje
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È una catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint' 'e vene sai
Te voglio bene assaje
Ma tanto tanto bene sai
È una catena ormai
Che scioglie il sangue dint' 'e vene (dint' 'e vene)
@sylviang5669
Caruso
Here where the sea shines,
And the wind blows strong
On an old terrace
In front of the Gulf of Surriento
A man hugs a girl,
After she cries
Then he clears his throat,
And starts to sing again.
I love you very much
Oh so very much, you know
It’s now a chain
That melts the blood inside our veins, you know
He saw the lights in the middle of the sea,
He thought of the nights there in America
But it was only the fishing lights
In the white wake of a propeller
He felt the pain in the music,
He got up from the piano
But when he saw the moon come out from behind a cloud
Even death seemed sweeter to him
He looked the girl in the eyes,
Those eyes as green as the sea
Then suddenly a tear fell,
And he thought he was drowning
I love you very much
Oh so very much, you know
It’s now a chain
That melts the blood inside our veins, you know
The power of opera,
Where every drama is a fake
With a little make-up and facial expressions
You can become someone else
But two eyes that look at you
So close and true
Make you forget the words,
They confuse thoughts
So everything becomes small,
Even the nights there in America
You turn around and see your life
Like the wake of a propeller
But yes, it’s life that ends,
But he didn’t think much about it
On the contrary, he already felt happy,
And his song began again
I love you very much
Oh so very much, you know
It’s now a chain
That melts the blood inside our veins, you know
@emilie3907
My mom loves this song. She deserves the world but received everything but that. She loves sailing and the Mediterranean sea. When I become rich, I will surprise her with the world she deserves while playing this song. I cannot wait. My mom is my absolute world ❤
@HBCTchannel
Sounds like you voglio bene her assai
@Blackout0O0
Love for mom is beautiful: you must be a beautiful soul. May you go in peace :)
@dulcemariasoler7409
😮😮😅😮😮😮😮
@deanrule8586
I wish the world for you and your mother 🙏❤️
@marieharris1230
@@deanrule8586 MY GOD, WHAT BEAUTY IS IN THIS VOICE!!!!
@lauriesteele6747
The first time I heard him sing this I broke down and sobbed. I thought he was sent from heaven. I got to see him live and the entire audience was crying..What an amazing gift when you can move emotionally an entire audience to tears.
@lauriesteele6747
@Matteo Bocelli Dallas, Texas.
@starwar3112
Like Pavarottii gone to paradise and leave Andreo to make his work to continue ❤❤❤❤❤
@anaisvincentclay5089
Quelle maîtrise technique en toute décontraction.C est juste magnifique