Santa Lucia
Luciano Pavarotti Lyrics

The opening lines of Luciano Pavarotti's song 'Santa Lucia' describes the shimmer of the silver-star over the sea, which induces a sense of peacefulness to the undulating waves and the gentle breeze that propels the boat. Essentially, this creates a picturesque scene of the sea where the moon and silver stars (perhaps the North Star famously used for navigation) guide the singer towards the shore. As Luciano Pavarotti sings about the lullaby of the waves, the sound of his voice alone echoes the calmness and tranquillity of the sea. The subsequent of lyrics 'Venite all'agile barchetta mia, Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia,' is an invitation to the beloved Santa Lucia, patron saint of Italy and the blind, to come aboard the agile small boat.

The image of the sea is fused with the idea of migration because of the rich history of Naples as a port and meeting point for diverse cultures. This song is a cultural phenomenon as it embraces the city's culture and the experiences people have had moving to and from it. The reason being that the song has acted as a form of migration anthem for Neapolitans, who left Naples's port and shores behind for homesickness, work, and soldiery for centuries. People who have never been to Naples or are missing its food, people, and atmosphere can find sweet delight in the soothing melody and lyrical depiction of Santa Lucia, which has become immortalized as a symbol of larger-than-life emotion.