'O sole mio
José Carreras Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics

The song 'O sole mio is a beautiful ode to the sun, sung by José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti, three of the finest tenors of all time, accompanied by the Orchestra del Teatro. The lyrics talk about the beauty of a sunny day after a storm, and how the fresh air feels like a celebration. The refrain talks about how the sun in front of the person listening is the most beautiful thing in the world. The second verse talks about a washerwoman singing and boasting about her skills while she works in front of a window. The final verse talks about the melancholy that comes when the sun sets and how the listener would like to stay under the window of their beloved.

The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by describing the beauty of a sunny day and how it feels like a celebration. The use of the word festa reinforces this sentiment. The refrain then adds to this feeling by saying that the sun in front of the listener is the most beautiful thing to look at or admire. The second verse tries to create a scene, where a washerwoman is working in front of the window, singing and feeling proud of her work. This adds to the picturesque nature of the song. The final verse shifts the mood to a more somber note, where the listener feels melancholic when the sun sets and how they would like to linger under the window of their beloved.