Arrivederci
Antonella Ruggiero Lyrics


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Arrivederci, dammi la mano e sorridi, senza piangere, arrivederci per una volta ancora è bello fingere, abbiamo sfidato l'amore quasi per gioco, ed'ora fingiam di lasciarci soltanto per poco, arrivederci esco dalla tua vita salutiamoci, arrivederci questo sarà l'addio, ma non pensiamoci con una stretta di mano da buoni amici sinceri ci sorridiamo per dirci,
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questo sarà l'addio, ma non pensiamoci con una stretta di mano da buoni amici sinceri ci sorridiamo per dirci,
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Overall Meaning

The opening line of Antonella Ruggiero's song Arrivederci translates to "Goodbye, give me your hand and smile, without crying," setting the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics are about two people saying goodbye, pretending it's just for a little while, even though it's really an end. They had tested their love like it was a game and now it's time to let go. The phrase "Arrivederci" means goodbye in Italian and is used repeatedly throughout the song, emphasizing the finality of the situation.


The lyrics go on to say "let's say goodbye to each other's lives, this will be our farewell, but let's not think about it," portraying the reluctance to accept the end of the relationship. The two people then smile and shake hands as good, sincere friends, bidding each other farewell with politeness and dignity.


Arrivederci is a bittersweet song that captures the complex emotions of a farewell. The lyrics acknowledge the pain and sadness of leaving someone you love while also recognizing the need to move on. The repetition of the word "Arrivederci" conveys the finality of the situation, but the way it is delivered with a smile and handshake suggests a sense of closure and hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Arrivederci, dammi la mano e sorridi, senza piangere
Goodbye, give me your hand and smile, without crying


Arrivederci per una volta ancora è bello fingere
Goodbye, it's nice to pretend for one more time


Abbiamo sfidato l'amore quasi per gioco, ed'ora fingiam di lasciarci soltanto per poco
We challenged love almost like a game, and now let's pretend to leave each other just for a little while


Arrivederci esco dalla tua vita salutiamoci
Goodbye, I'm leaving your life, let's say goodbye


Arrivederci, questo sarà l'addio, ma non pensiamoci con una stretta di mano da buoni amici sinceri ci sorridiamo per dirci
Goodbye, this will be the farewell, but let's not think about it, we smile and say goodbye with a handshake, as good sincere friends


Arrivederci
Goodbye




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Phill Good

Antonella, dolcezza infinita...

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