Caravan Petrol
Gianni Dany Lyrics
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M'agg affittat nu cammell m'agg accattat nu turbant nu turbante a' rinascente cu pernacchio rosso e blu co fiasco in mano e o'tamburiello cerco o'petrolio americano mentre abballan e'beduini mentre cantano e'tribù
- comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracola co'turbante e n'ati tre wè sì curius mentre i scav stu purtus scordatell nun è cosa co'petrolio nun ce sta allà allà allà ma chi t'ha fatt fa comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracolla co'turbante e n'ati 3-
Co fiasc in mano e cò cammell che guardie annanz e a folla arret arrivutai a zigulete nun se pò chiu camminà iamm è arrivat o'pazzariell s'è travestut a man allicca ammisc o'pieve co'tabacco ma chi è st'alibabà
Stu cammell co'binocolo a tracola co'turbante e n'ati tre wè sì curius mentre i scav stu purtus scordatell nun è cosa co'petrolio nun ce sta allà allà allà ma chi t'ha fatt fa comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracolla co'turbante e n'ati 3- caravan petrol (14volte)
- comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracola co'turbante e n'ati tre wè sì curius mentre i scav stu purtus scordatell nun è cosa co'petrolio nun ce sta allà allà allà ma chi t'ha fatt fa comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracolla co'turbante e n'ati 3- (2volte)caravan petrol (12volte)
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The song "Caravan petrol" by Gianni Dany seems to be about a group of travelers in the desert, searching for American oil while encountering Bedouins and tribes along the way. The lyrics mention renting a camel and buying a red and blue turban at the Rinascente department store. The singer is curious about the sight of himself on the camel with binoculars and a turban, alongside three others. They arrive at Zigulete, possibly a fictional place, but can't walk any further due to guards and a large crowd. They eventually cross-dress and make it to a tavern called "O'Pieve," where they smoke tobacco.
Despite the lyrics being somewhat nonsensical, the imagery creates a vivid and humorous picture of a group of amateurs trying to navigate the harsh terrain of the desert. The repetition of "caravan petrol" throughout the song reinforces the theme of the group's desperate search for oil.
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Caravan petrol caravan petrol caravan petrol caravan petrol
The singer repeats the phrase 'caravan petrol' several times to establish the title and theme of the song.
M'agg affittat nu cammell m'agg accattat nu turbant nu turbante a' rinascente cu pernacchio rosso e blu co fiasco in mano e o'tamburiello cerco o'petrolio americano mentre abballan e'beduini mentre cantano e'tribù
The singer describes riding a rented camel while wearing a red and blue turban from a fancy store, holding a bottle and a tambourine as he searches for American oil while watching Bedouins dance and tribes sing.
Comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracola co'turbante e n'ati tre wè sì curius mentre i scav stu purtus scordatell nun è cosa co'petrolio nun ce sta allà allà allà ma chi t'ha fatt fa comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracolla co'turbante e n'ati 3-
The singer comments on his own appearance, admiring himself as he rides the camel with a binoculars strap and a turban while wondering if anyone notices that the fuel in the container is not really oil. He questions why he acts so arrogantly while riding the camel with binoculars and a turban plus three friends.
Co fiasc in mano e cò cammell che guardie annanz e a folla arret arrivutai a zigulete nun se pò chiu camminà iamm è arrivat o'pazzariell s'è travestut a man allicca ammisc o'pieve co'tabacco ma chi è st'alibabà
The singer arrives at a crowded location on the camel, holding a bottle and observing the guards and the crowd. He meets his friend who dressed up and acted like a Muslim cleric in front of the church with tobacco, and questions who he is like a character from the story of Ali Baba.
Stu cammell co'binocolo a tracola co'turbante e n'ati tre wè sì curius mentre i scav stu purtus scordatell nun è cosa co'petrolio nun ce sta allà allà allà ma chi t'ha fatt fa comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracolla co'turbante e n'ati 3- caravan petrol (14volte)
The singer repeats his observations and questions from earlier, emphasizing that he is curious if anyone notices that the fuel is not really oil. He questions why he acts so arrogantly while riding the camel and why he has three friends with him. The repetition of 'caravan petrol' serves to reinforce the theme of the song.
Comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracola co'turbante e n'ati tre wè sì curius mentre i scav stu purtus scordatell nun è cosa co'petrolio nun ce sta allà allà allà ma chi t'ha fatt fa comme sì bella a cavall a stu cammell co'binocolo a tracolla co'turbante e n'ati 3- (2volte)caravan petrol (12volte)
The singer repeats his earlier musings and questions, wondering if anyone notices that the fuel is not actually oil. He repeats his question of why he acts so arrogantly while riding the camel with binoculars, a turban, and three friends. The repetition of 'caravan petrol' serves to reinforce the theme of the song.
Contributed by Ryan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.