Pulcinella
Andrea Bocelli [Artist] Lyrics

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Se nnè ghjuto pulicenella, pulicenella populo pò
S'è purtato 'e guarattelle, na resella e llariulà
E chesta tarantella nessuno 'a po' cantà
'Nce vo pulicenella e ghjammolo a piglià

E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Pecché 'stu votta votta è na rota c'ha dà girà
È 'stu munno c'ha dà pazzià

E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Pecché 'sta vita fa', nzuchete nzù nzuchete nzà

T'he addormuta 'nnammuratella, comme si bella Napule na'
Tiene sempe 'na vucchella, chiena 'e fuoco e verità
Tu si' 'na figliulella ca' s'ha da mmaretà
'Nziem'a pulicenella e jammelo a piglià

E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Pecché 'sta vita fa', nzuchete nzù nzuchete nzà

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andrea Bocelli's song Pulcinella are in Italian and speak about Pulcinella, a famous character from the Italian Commedia dell'arte, known for his comic and lively performances. The song speaks of how Pulcinella has arrived with his horse and cart, his "guarattelle," and they are ready to perform the tarantella dance. The singer points out that no one can sing the dance like Pulcinella, and he goes on to join him in the dance.

The song also speaks of the chaos and confusion in life, as people try to control and navigate their way through it. The singer questions why some people are with him, and some are not, and why life is full of ups and downs. He mentions that life is all about the experiences, both good and bad, and we must enjoy every moment of it.

Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of traditions, culture, and the liveliness of Pulcinella's performances, and also an insight into the complexities of life and the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Se nnè ghjuto pulicenella, pulicenella populo pò
If Pulcinella has arrived, the people can have fun

S'è purtato 'e guarattelle, na resella e llariulà
He brought his castanets, a saddle, and a merry tune

E chesta tarantella nessuno 'a po' cantà
No one can sing this tarantella

'Nce vo pulicenella e ghjammolo a piglià
Let's go, Pulcinella, and catch him

E chi me votta a ccà, e chi me votta a llà
Whoever calls me here or there

Pecché 'stu votta votta è na rota c'ha dà girà
Because this cycle has to turn

È 'stu munno c'ha dà pazzià
This world has to go crazy

T'he addormuta 'nnammuratella, comme si bella Napule na'
You have fallen asleep, my enamored one, as beautiful as Naples

Tiene sempe 'na vucchella, chiena 'e fuoco e verità
You always have a little mouth, full of fire and truth

Tu si' 'na figliulella ca' s'ha da mmaretà
You are a young girl who has to get married

'Nziem'a pulicenella e jammelo a piglià
Together with Pulcinella, let's go catch him