Funiculi funiculà
Anton Guadagno Lyrics

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Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Funiculì, funiculà
Funiculì, funiculà
'Ncoppa, jamme jà
Funiculì, funiculà

Aissèra, Nanninè, me ne sagliette

Tu saie addò? (Tu saie addò?)
Addò 'stu core 'ngrato cchiù dispietto
Farme nun pò (farme nun pò)
Addò lo fuoco coce, ma si fuie
Te lassa sta (te lassa sta)
E nun te corre appriesso, nun te struie
Sulo a guardà (sulo a guardà)
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Funiculì, funiculà
Funiculì, funiculà
Jamme, jamme ja
Funiculì, funiculà

Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Funiculì, funiculà
Funiculì, funiculà
Jamme, jamme ja
Funiculì, funiculà

Se n'è sagliuta, oje n'è, se n'è sagliuta
La capa già (la capa già)
È gghiuta, pò è turnata, pò è venuta
Sta sempe ccà (sta sempe ccà)
La capa vota, vota, attuorno, attuorno
Attuorno a tte (attuorno a tte)
Sto core canta sempe nu taluorno
Sposamme, oje nè (posamme, oje nè)
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Funiculì, funiculà
Funiculì, funiculà
Jamme, jamme ja
Funiculì, funiculà

Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Funiculì, funiculà
Funiculì, funiculà

Jamme, jamme ja
Funiculì, funiculà

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anton Guadagno's song "Funiculì funiculà" are in the Neapolitan language and celebrate the funicular railway that connects the city of Naples to the top of Mount Vesuvius. The repetitive verses express the excitement and joy of riding the funicular.

The song begins by urging everyone to come on board and ride the funicular. "Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà" is an enthusiastic call to join in the fun and take the journey. "Funiculì, funiculà" is a playful repetition of the word "funicular," emphasizing the main subject of the song.

In the following verses, the singer addresses Nanninè, a friend or lover, and asks if they know where this ungrateful heart can find refuge. The heart is exasperated and unable to resist the burning fire, leaving the singer to watch it from a distance. There is a sense of longing and frustration expressed in the lyrics.

The chorus repeats the call to board the funicular, emphasizing the joyful and carefree aspect of the song. It is a celebration of life and the exhilarating experience of riding the funicular.

Overall, "Funiculì funiculà" is a spirited and lively song that captures the excitement and adventure of riding the funicular while also touching on themes of unrequited love and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

Jamme, jamme 'ncoppa, jamme jà
Let's go, let's go up, let's go now

Funiculì, funiculà
Riding on a funicular

'Ncoppa, jamme jà
Up, let's go now

Aissèra, Nanninè, me ne sagliette
Come on, Nanninè, let's go up

Tu saie addò? (Tu saie addò?)
Do you know where? (Do you know where?)

Addò 'stu core 'ngrato cchiù dispietto
Where this ungrateful heart brings more sorrow

Farme nun pò (farme nun pò)
It cannot avoid

Addò lo fuoco coce, ma si fuie
Where the fire burns, but if it goes out

Te lassa sta (te lassa sta)
It leaves you alone

E nun te corre appriesso, nun te struie
And it doesn't chase after you, it doesn't torment you

Sulo a guardà (sulo a guardà)
Just to watch