Volare
Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr Lyrics
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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 bird of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh oh
E contare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
Volare, oh oh
E contare, oh oh oh oh
Nel blu, dipinto di blu
Felice di stare lassu
E volavo, volavo felice piu in alto del sole ed ancora piu su
Mentre il mondo pian piano spariva lontano laggiu
Una musica dolce suonava soltanto per me
Volare, oh oh
E cantare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Nel blu, dipinto di blu
Felice di stare lassu
The song "Volare" by Dean Martin is a classic Italian song that has been translated into English. The song starts off by encouraging two individuals to fly up to the clouds and away from the chaos of the world, where they can sing and enjoy peace of mind. The lyrics indicate an escape from confusion, disillusionment, and frustrations and a journey towards a rainbow together. The song emphasizes the idea that, like birds of a feather, the two lovers will find solace, hope, and inspiration together. The refrain "volare, oh oh" is an Italian word that means "to fly," but it sounds like a joyful exclamation that one can almost feel the breeze lifting the singer off the ground.
The second verse of the song speaks to the power of love, how it lifts our hearts, and gives our souls wings to take off and soar the skies. The singer paints a picture of a dream that will never return and which had been painting his hands and face blue, before he was suddenly swept up by the wind and taken off to infinity in the blue sky. It's no wonder that his happy heart sings, and his lover's love has given him wings. The phrase "penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piĂą" translates to "I think such a dream will never come back," indicating that sometimes dreams are fleeting, and paradise is temporary. The bridge summarizes that they were happy up in the blue sky, and as they flew higher than the sun, the world below disappeared, leaving only sweet music for them to hear.
Overall the song is a feel-good tune that encourages love, hope, escape, and soaring to great heights. It speaks to the power of love and how it can lift our spirits and give us the courage to soar and achieve anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Volare, oh oh
Let's fly away and escape the struggles of life
Cantare, oh oh oh oh
We can sing in our moment of freedom
Let's fly way up to the clouds
Let's rise above our problems
Away from the maddening crowds
Let's leave behind the chaos and people who do not understand
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
We can find hope in the midst of the darkness
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
A place where love brings peace, even in the darkest times
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Let us move on from the haze of disappointment and find clarity
Just like bird of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find
We can find beauty and joy in our similarities and differences
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love awakens happiness within me
Your love has given me wings
Your love empowers me to be free and fly
I think that a dream like this never returns
I know that moments like this are rare and we must cherish them
I painted my hands and face blue
I embraced the freedom and creativity that comes with our moment
Then suddenly I was carried away by the wind
Unexpected forces lifted us up and took us on a journey of hope
And I began to fly in the infinite sky
We are flying high, with no end to the bliss in sight
In the blue, painted in blue
We find ourselves in a blissful and peaceful environment
Happy to be up there
Grateful for the moment and not taking it for granted
And I flew, I flew happily even higher than the sun and even higher up
We soared beyond our expectations, embracing the fullness of this moment
Meanwhile, the world slowly vanished in the distance
As we continue to fly higher, we leave behind the chaos of the world
Sweet music played only for me
In this moment, I have found a peaceful and harmonious environment, just for me
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