Santa Lucia
Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy Lyrics
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Sul mare luccica l'astro d'argento
placida e l'onda
prospero il vento
Sul mare luccica l'astro d'argento
placida e l'onda
prospero il vento
Venite all'argine
barchette mie
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Venite all'argine
barchette mie
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Soft winds caress the sea,
Breezes so tender,
Make every dancing wave,
Gladly surrender!
Days here are heavenly,
Nights are pure ecstasy,
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
Venite all'argine
barchette mie
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
The lyrics of Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy's "Santa Lucia" describe the beauty and peacefulness of the sea under the light of the stars, with gentle winds blowing through the waters. The song invites the audience to come and join the boats that are docked on the shore, invoking the name of Santa Lucia. The lyrics paint a very calming and soothing picture that is very reflective of the peaceful nature of the Mediterranean.
The song is written in Italian, and it is a traditional Neapolitan song dedicated to Santa Lucia, a patron saint of the blind. The lyrics celebrate the beauty of Santa Lucia and the sea that surrounds Naples, specifically the Gulf of Naples. The song was first published in 1849 and has since become a popular classic across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Santa Lucia
A song dedicated to the patron saint of Syracuse, Sicily.
Sul mare luccica l'astro d'argento
The silver star shines on the sea.
placida e l'onda
The water is calm and peaceful.
prospero il vento
The wind is prosperous, making the waves dance.
Venite all'argine
Come to the shore.
barchette mie
My little boats.
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
A repetition of the chorus, calling upon the saint again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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