That's amore
Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin/Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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When boy meets girl here's what they say)
When a 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
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool
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
Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli
That's amore
(When a 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, lucky fella
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool)
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
Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli)
That's amore
Amore, that's amore
The lyrics of That's Amore reflect the enchantment and passion that two individuals in love feel when they meet in Napoli. The song epitomizes the vibrancy of the city of Naples and the magnetic attraction that lovers feel in the Italian city. The first verse of the song describes how enamored two people feel when they are in love. The euphoria that accompanies love is compared to an astronomical event with a moon as big as a pizza pie. The second verse says that when love takes over, the world seems to be a bright and glittering place that almost feels like one has had a little too much wine. The chorus of the song captures the essence of the song with the words "That's Amore," which means "That's Love" in Italian.
The song speaks about the Italian way of life, where love is considered as one of the most valuable and essential things, and it is celebrated in sheer splendor. The song uses metaphors from Italian cuisine to emphasize the magic of love. The lyrics "When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool" implies that the beloved is as delectable as a dish of pasta. The song further encompasses the beauty of Napoli, describing its picturesque streets where people can dance their way down with the clouds at their feet. It is about living in the moment and filling it with joy and love.
Line by Line Meaning
When a moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore
When you see something so amazing, it takes your breath away, that's love at its finest.
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
When everything seems brighter and better, and you feel like you're living in a dream, that's love.
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
When love is great, the world sings and dances with you.
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When love is all around, the heart beats with excitement and the joy is palpable.
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool
That's amore
When you're so taken with someone, even the stars seem to reflect your happiness.
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet
You're in love
Love fills you with so much joy and lightness that you can't help but dance and feel carefree.
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming signore
Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli
That's amore
When reality is better than any dream, and you can't help but feel like Italy's romantic streets of old, that's love.
Amore, that's amore
Love is the most wonderful thing in the world, and that's all there is to it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, FOUR JAYS MUSIC PUB, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Jack Brooks
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