'O sole mio
Luciano Pavarotti [Tenor] & The National Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra] & Giancarlo Chiaramello Lyrics
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N'aria serena dopo na tempesta!
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare già na festa
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole
Ma n'atu sole
Cchiu' bello, oi ne'
'O sole mio
'O sole, 'o sole mio
Sta 'nfronte a te
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Luceno 'e llastre d'a fenesta toia
'Na lavannara canta e se ne vanta
E pe' tramente torce, spanne e canta
Luceno 'e llastre d'a fenesta toia
Refrain:
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne
Me vene quase 'na malincunia
Sotto 'a fenesta toia restarria
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne
Ma n'atu sole
Cchiu' bello, oi ne'
'O sole mio
Sta 'nfronte a te!
'O sole, 'o sole mio
Sta 'nfronte a te
Sta 'nfronte a te!
The song "O Sole Mio" by Luciano Pavarotti and the National Philharmonic Orchestra is a poetic celebration of the beauty of a sunny day. The first verse describes the pleasant atmosphere that follows after a storm, and how the cool air feels like a celebration. The chorus describes how the sun shines so beautifully, especially when it is in front of the singer. The second verse talks about a washerwoman singing and boasting as she does her work, while the singer looks out from his window. The refrain talks about how the singer feels a sense of melancholy when night falls and the sun sets, but he would be happy to stay under his loved one's window.
Musically, "O Sole Mio" is characterized by its lively beat, catchy melody, and dramatic vocal range of Pavarotti. The song has become a popular Neapolitan song that has been covered by numerous artists across the world. It is also a staple of classical crossover and operatic repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole
What a beautiful thing a sunny day is
N'aria serena dopo na tempesta!
The air is so serene after a storm!
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare già na festa
It's like a celebration for the fresh air
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole
What a beautiful thing a sunny day is
Ma n'atu sole
But another sun
Cchiu' bello, oi ne'
More beautiful, don't you think?
'O sole mio
My sun
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Is in front of you!
'O sole, 'o sole mio
My sun, my sun
Sta 'nfronte a te
Is in front of you
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Is in front of you!
Luceno 'e llastre d'a fenesta toia
The panes of your window shine
'Na lavannara canta e se ne vanta
A laundress is singing and boasting
E pe' tramente torce, spanne e canta
And while twisting, wringing and singing
Luceno 'e llastre d'a fenesta toia
The panes of your window shine
Refrain:
Refrain:
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne
When the sun sets and it gets dark
Me vene quase 'na malincunia
I feel almost melancholy
Sotto 'a fenesta toia restarria
I would stay beneath your window
Quanno fa notte e 'o sole se ne scenne
When the sun sets and it gets dark
Ma n'atu sole
But another sun
Cchiu' bello, oi ne'
More beautiful, don't you think?
'O sole mio
My sun
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Is in front of you!
'O sole, 'o sole mio
My sun, my sun
Sta 'nfronte a te
Is in front of you
Sta 'nfronte a te!
Is in front of you!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ARCH
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