Chester Burton Atkins born 20 June 1924 - Died 30 June 2001 in Nashville, T… Read Full Bio ↴Chester Burton Atkins born 20 June 1924 - Died 30 June 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (1942–1996) . was an American guitarist and record producer. Together with Owen Bradley, Atkins created the smoother country music style known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country music's appeal to include adult pop music fans as well. His virtuoso picking style - inspired by Merle Travis, Django Reinhardt, George Barnes and Les Paul - brought him admirers both within and outside the country scene. Atkins produced records for Eddy Arnold, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves, Jerry Reed, Connie Smith, and Waylon Jennings.

volare
Chet Atkins Lyrics

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Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind

Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
No wonder my happy heart sings

Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me wings

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Chet Atkins's song Volare sets a somber tone, describing a world full of heartache and tears. It paints a picture of a society bustling with activity but devoid of sunshine. However, the second verse swiftly turns optimistic as the singer reminds his beloved that their love is a beacon of hope amid the darkness. Together, they can take flight and escape the chaos of civilization. Buoyed by love, they will find peace of mind and experience the joy of being together, like "birds of a feather" exploring the world.

The song's chorus provides a catchy tagline that encapsulates the essence of the track perfectly. "Volare" and "cantare" are Italian phrases that translate to "flying" and "singing," respectively. It's a simple but effective way to communicate the idea of two people soaring to euphoric heights, serenading each other under the stars. The final line, "Your love has given me wings," reinforces that idea of being uplifted and carried by the power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
At times, life can be filled with sadness and despair.

And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
Amidst the chaos, it can seem like there is no hope or happiness.

But you and I have our love always there to remind us
However, we have the love we share to keep us grounded and hopeful.

There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Our love can be the light that guides us through the darkness.

Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly high and sing, full of joy and freedom!

Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
Away from the chaos of society, let's soar into the heavens.

We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
With our love as bright as a star, we can sing and rejoice.

Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
A place where lovers find peace and contentment.

Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Let's leave behind confusion and false beliefs.

Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Together, like birds of the same feather, we'll discover a colorful and beautiful experience.

No wonder my happy heart sings
It's no surprise that I'm so happy and full of joy.

Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me the strength and freedom to fly.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Domenico Modugno, Franco Migliacci

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