That's amore
Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Lyrics

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(In Napoli where love is king
When boy meets girl here's what they say)

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling

And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella

When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fasul
That's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming signore
Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli
That's amore

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore
That's amore,
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
That's amore

Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella" (Vita bel-, vita bella)
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella
Lucky fella

When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fasul, that's amore
That's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming signore
Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli

That's amore
Amore, that's amore

Overall Meaning

The song "That's Amore" by Dean Martin is a joyous celebration of the exhilaration and magic of falling in love, particularly in the romantic city of Naples. The lyrics begin by setting the scene in Napoli as a place where love reigns supreme, and then present an array of enchanting scenarios. The chorus, "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore" is a classic line, and is followed by the image of the world shining like one has "had too much wine". The bells ringing and hearts playing "tippy-tippy-tay" evoke a carefree, exultant mood, and we are told that we'll sing "Vita bella" ("life is beautiful") as a result.

The next verse describes the stars making you "drool just like a pasta e fasul" (a traditional Neapolitan dish), and the feeling of dancing down the street with a cloud at your feet when you're in love. Finally, we have the image of walking in a dream, but knowing you're not dreaming because you're in Naples – that's Amore. The listener is left with a sense of upliftment, and a desire to experience this wonderful feeling in the enchanting city that is Napoli.

Line by Line Meaning

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore
When you see that special someone and your heart feels full, that's amore

When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
When everything around you seems brighter and more beautiful because of the one you love, that's amore

Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling And you'll sing "Vita bella" (Vita bel-, vita bella) Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay Like a gay tarantella Lucky fella
The world around you will seem to come alive in your joy and happiness, with the sound of ringing bells and lively music that make you feel like you're the luckiest person alive

When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fasul, that's amore That's amore
When every little thing about your love makes you feel happy and content, like a delicious Italian dish that satisfies you to the core, that's amore

When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet You're in love
When you feel so happy and carefree that you could dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you know you're in love

When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming signore Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli That's amore Amore, that's amore
When your life feels like a dream, but you know that it's real and that you've found true love, you know that's amore. And that's what it's like in old Naples, where love is always in the air

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Jack Brooks

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