On an Evening in Roma
Dean Martin Lyrics


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Come è bella c'è la luna brilla è strette
Strette come è tutta bella a passeggiare
Sotto il cielo di Roma

Down each avenue or via, street or strada
You can see 'em disappearin' two by two
On an evenin' in Roma
Do they take 'em for espresso, yeah, I guess so
On each lover's arm a girl, I wish I knew
On an evenin' in Roma

Though there's grinin' and mandolinin' in sunny Italy
The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down
So please meet me in the plaza near your casa
I am only one and that is much too few
On an evenin' in Roma

Don't know what the country's comin' to
But in Rome do as the Romans do
Will you on an evenin' in Roma?

Though there's grinin' and mandolinin' in sunny Italy
The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down

Come è bella c'è la luna brilla è strette
Strette come è tutta bella a passeggiare
Sotto il cielo di Roma

Don't know what the country's comin' to
But in Rome do as the Romans do
Will you on an evenin' in Roma?




Sott'er celo de Roma
On an evenin' in Roma

Overall Meaning

Dean Martin's "On An Evening In Roma" is a romantic ode to the beauty and charm of Rome. The opening lines set the scene for a moonlit walk through the narrow streets of the city, describing the beauty of the moon shining down upon the lovers walking beneath the skies of Rome.


The second stanza reflects on the disappearance of couples through the streets of Rome. Dean Martin wonders if they go for an espresso, perhaps further fueling romance. He then expresses his own desire to have someone to walk with, on an evening in Rome.


The third stanza is a celebration of the nightlife in Rome, where the sun going down is just the beginning of the night. He invites someone to meet him in the plaza near their house, expressing his loneliness and eagerness to experience the magic of the city with someone.


The final lines of the song repeat the opening lines, with a final reminder to do as the Romans do and enjoy the beauty of Rome.


Overall, "On An Evening In Roma" can be interpreted as a yearning for companionship and love, with Rome as the backdrop to a romantic evening.


Line by Line Meaning

Come è bella c'è la luna brilla è strette
The moon shines beautifully and everything is perfect as we stroll tightly together under the sky of Rome.


Strette come è tutta bella a passeggiare
As we walk, everything is beautiful and close to us.


Sotto il cielo di Roma
Under the sky of Rome.


Down each avenue or via, street or strada
On every road and street in Rome.


You can see 'em disappearin' two by two
Couples walking together, disappearing in the romantic setting of Rome.


On an evenin' in Roma
During an evening in Rome.


Do they take 'em for espresso, yeah, I guess so
Perhaps they go for espresso, I can only guess.


On each lover's arm a girl, I wish I knew
I see girls walking with their lovers and I wish I knew them.


Though there's grinin' and mandolinin' in sunny Italy
Italy may be full of joy and music, but the night is just beginning in Rome.


The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down
The night starts just as the sun sets.


So please meet me in the plaza near your casa
Meet me in the square near your house.


I am only one and that is much too few
I am alone and that is not enough.


Don't know what the country's comin' to
I am unsure about the direction the country is going.


But in Rome do as the Romans do
When in Rome, follow Roman traditions and customs.


Will you on an evenin' in Roma?
Will you join me for an evening in Rome?


Sott'er celo de Roma
Under the sky of Rome.


On an evenin' in Roma
During an evening in Rome.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Canzoni Moderne CA.MO., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Umberto Bettini, Nan Frederics, Alessandro Taccani

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