Bella ciao
Lane Anita Lyrics
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oh Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
and in one morning I was awakenend
and found the enemy was here.
Oh Partisan, take me from this place
oh Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
oh Partisan, take me from this place
And if I die, up on that mountain
oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
and if I die, up on that mountain,
then you must bury me up there.
Bury me high up, up on that mountain
oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
bury me high up, up on that mountain
and let the flowers mark my grave.
Oh Partisan, take me from this place
oh Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
oh Partisan, take me from this place
because I feel I´m dying here.
Ciao Ciao Ciao
The lyrics to the song Bella Ciao by Lane Anita describe the desperation of a partisan in the midst of war. The song is a traditional Italian folk song that dates back to the 19th century and is known for its association with the resistance movement in Italy during World War II. In the first verse, the singer wakes up to find that the enemy is present and soon elaborates on his or her wish to escape death by asking for help from a fellow partisan. The second verse expands on the idea of death and the singer’s desire to be buried up in the mountains with flowers marking his or her grave.
The lyrics of Bella Ciao express the intense emotions of the partisan’s struggle. The song is sung in a lamenting tone, and the repetition of the phrase “Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao” highlights the sorrow and pain of the singer’s situation. The call for a fellow partisan is a sign of hope in the midst of chaos and illustrates the importance of solidarity and support in times of crisis.
Overall, the lyrics to Bella Ciao convey a deep sense of sadness and despair, but also offer a glimmer of hope through the unity and support of the partisan movement.
Line by Line Meaning
And in one morning I was awakened
I suddenly woke up to an alarming situation
oh Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao
a repeated chant expressing sorrow and urgency
and found the enemy was here
realizing that the opponent has arrived
Oh Partisan, take me from this place
humbly asking for help from the freedom fighters
because I feel I´m dying here
explaining that the current situation is unbearable
And if I die, up on that mountain
accepting the possibility of death in the fight for freedom
then you must bury me up there
a request to honor and remember the sacrifice
Bury me high up, up on that mountain
reiterating the desire for a symbolic resting place
and let the flowers mark my grave
asking for a peaceful and natural tribute
Ciao Ciao Ciao
the emotional and powerful ending to the song
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Helen Wong
Early one morning
I was awakenend
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Early one morning
I was awakenend
And found the enemy was here
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Because I feel I'm dying here
And if I die
Up on that mountain
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
And if I die
Up on that mountain
Then you must bury me up there
Bury me high up
Up on that mountain
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Bury me high up
Up on that mountain
And let a flower mark my grave
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Because I feel I'm dying here
Ciao Ciao Ciao
Sasielee
I'm italian and I can say that this version is amazing *-*
Helen Wong
Early one morning
I was awakenend
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Early one morning
I was awakenend
And found the enemy was here
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Because I feel I'm dying here
And if I die
Up on that mountain
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
And if I die
Up on that mountain
Then you must bury me up there
Bury me high up
Up on that mountain
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Bury me high up
Up on that mountain
And let a flower mark my grave
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao
Oh Partisan
Take me from this place
Because I feel I'm dying here
Ciao Ciao Ciao
Philippe Metois
beautiful song
Karlik52
Kocham tą piosenkę!
Irene M.
This is my favorite version. This way you feel tragedy; strange why official version is so allegra!?! Could't find this song for years. Thank you! Ho brividi quando ascolta....
beAloneonTheStreet
just..amazing..i love it
V~B~W
Beautifully haunting....heard it on ''Herr Lehmann''.
lmd.deaton
This is beautiful
Torti
Einfach nur wunderschön...awesome!!
Javier Lomas Gancedo
La mas delicada de las versiones,Gracias