Bella ciao
Lane Anita Lyrics


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And in one morning I was awakenend
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
because I feel I´m dying here.

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

Overall Meaning

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




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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



All comments from YouTube:

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

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