O Sole Mio
Mario Lanza; Ray Sinatra Lyrics


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That beautiful thing na jurnata ' and sun,
n' serene air doppo na storm!
Pe' ll' fresh air seems na festivity already...
That beautiful thing na jurnata ' and sun.

But n' atu sun
beautiful cchiù, oje of '.
' or sun mine
it is ' nfronte to you!

Quanno makes night and ' or sun if of scenne,
me veins quase ' na malincunia;
under ' to restarria fenesta toia
quanno ago night and ' or sun if of scenne.

But n' atu sun
beautiful cchiù, oje of '.




' or sun mine
it is ' nfronte to you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song O sole mio by Mario Lanza carry a sense of admiration and awe for the beauty of nature. The poet describes the magnificence of the day when the sun is shining after a storm in a serene atmosphere. The air is fresh, and it feels like a celebration already. The poet marvels at the beauty of the day and the sun's warmth, which is even more lovely when it falls upon the person he loves.


The poet contrasts the daytime with the night, and there is a shift in the tone of the song. He talks about feeling melancholic when the sun sets, and the darkness falls, but he can find solace by looking at his beloved's window, as she is the real sunshine of his life. The song's overall theme is an appreciation of nature and the beauty of love, and how both intermingle to create a beautiful experience. The poet expresses his gratitude for the sun, which gives light and warmth to every living thing, and also for the woman he loves, who does the same for him.


Line by Line Meaning

That beautiful thing na jurnata ' and sun,
The beauty of a bright sunny day following a storm and the fresh air that comes with it feels like a celebration.


n' serene air doppo na storm!
The air is calm and peaceful after a storm passes.


Pe' ll' fresh air seems na festivity already...
The fresh air feels like a festive occasion.


But n' atu sun
But another sun


beautiful cchiù, oje of '.
Is more beautiful, oh yes!


' or sun mine
My own sun


it is ' nfronte to you!
It is in front of you!


Quanno makes night and ' or sun if of scenne,
When night falls and the sun goes down,


me veins quase ' na malincunia;
I feel a sense of melancholy;


under ' to restarria fenesta toia
I would stay under your window


quanno ago night and ' or sun if of scenne.
when night falls and the sun sets.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eduardo Di Capua, Afredo Mazzucchi, Giovanni Capurro

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