Italian Song
Jon & Vangelis/Jon Anderson/Vangelis Lyrics
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Oh ma la oh oh me giova oh,
pe dolae già po va po;
e sha me co oh me gioma ah,
pæ dü le pa tus dac.
E la fongo oh te de van,
pe a su mon ah tu na.
Oh de salai tu ghe,
mani tünai oh ye.
Oh nià pa eh eh padè pa nar,
oh da ne pe se do oh;
e cha la co na cha me pa de,
sar male giac ef ma. [interlude]
E ma pa co oh te do la ah,
cas do le pa ta..
.. pa.
The lyrics to Jon & Vangelis's Italian Song may seem like a jumbled mess of nonsensical words at first, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a certain poetic beauty in their simplicity. The song appears to be sung from the perspective of someone who is infatuated with the Italian language and culture. The opening line, "Oh ma la oh oh me giova oh," could be interpreted as an expression of pleasure at the sound of the language, while "pe dolae già po va po" sounds like a playful attempt at speaking Italian.
The singer goes on to mention various Italian words and phrases throughout the song, such as "e la fongo oh te de van," which could be a reference to the famous opera aria "La donna è mobile," or "oh nià pa eh eh padè pa nar," which could be a variation of the Italian phrase "pian piano si va lontano," meaning "slowly but surely." While the lyrics may not make logical sense in English, they create a sense of joy and wonder at the beauty of a foreign language and culture.
Overall, Italian Song is a celebration of the power of language and the allure of other cultures. The jumbled words and phrases create a dreamlike atmosphere that draws the listener in and invites them to explore the beauty of Italian language and culture for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh ma la oh oh me giova oh,
Oh my, it feels so good to me
pe dolae già po va po;
To see the dawn of a new day
e sha me co oh me gioma ah,
And feel the warmth of the sun
pæ dü le pa tus dac.
Among the fields and the hills
E la fongo oh te de van,
And listen to the sound of the wind
pe a su mon ah tu na.
Climbing the mountain high
Oh de salai tu ghe,
Oh, the salt of the sea
mani tünai oh ye.
Is in the air I breathe
Oh nià pa eh eh padè pa nar,
Oh, the beauty around me
oh da ne pe se do oh;
As I walk through the fields
e cha la co na cha me pa de,
And the village I come upon
sar male giac ef ma. [interlude]
Seems so bad and, yet, so good
E ma pa co oh te do la ah,
And I find myself dreaming
cas do le pa ta..
Of the beauty I have seen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU
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Oh ma la oh oh me giova oh,
pe dolae già po va po;
e sha me co oh me gioma ah,
pæ dü le pa tus dac.
E la fongo oh te de van,
pe a su mon ah tu na.
Oh de salai tu ghe,
mani tünai oh ye.
Oh nià pa eh eh padè pa nar,
oh da ne pe se do oh;
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@jamesn595
RIP Vangelis. Your music will resound through the ages.
@carolina-qp3cu
the best duo of the world.
@carolina-qp3cu
Cancion super dulce.Voy a extrañar a ese genio de Vangelis....😪
@NJTDover
Brings tears and happiness to my soul ... simply out of this galaxy. Jon's face irradiates blissfulness.
@ImGinaMarie
I requested this song to be played when my youngest son was born, and so it was. It was his fathers and mine most cherished song.. he was a singer and musician. Unfortunately, we have since divorced. Today his father lies dying of cancer with what will be his last father's day. This song could simply not have more meaning to me than a song of souls. He is the only man who has ever loved me. Songs like this don't just happen to command your soul, without reason. 💔🙏 Thank you Jon & Vangelis for sharing true beauty!
@marciebalme588
Nicely said
@luciferianognostico2866
Mayo de 2022. Deja el planeta Tierra el gran músico Vangelis, sin lugar a dudas de los mejores músicos que entrega el último siglo.
@paulvalletta01
The beautiful experience that is Jon & Vangelis, nothing more need be said.
@tonydumas2463
Yes, so very true!!
@marcosorlandovita4514
This music is heaven !!!! Bless you Jon, stay healthy and safe, cheers