One of the most popular entertainers in Italy today, he came to the knowledge of the public by winning two editions of the Canzonissima song festival in 1970 and 1972 with "L'Amore È Un Attimo" and "Chi Sarà", and by representing Italy in the Eurovision song contest in 1971 in which he ended up 5th with "L'Amore È Un Attimo", as well as in 1973 when he ended 13th with Chi sara con te. In 1988 he won the San Remo Festival with song "Perdere l'amore", which became one of his greatest hits. He is a constant presence on Italian TV as singer and master of ceremonies. He co-starred in the movie "La Sciantosa" with Anna Magnani. Recently, his CD, "Oggi o dimane" —renditions of his native Neapolitan songs set to North African instrumentation—has had a great success.
Probably his most popular disc was "Rose rosse" which featured his hits "Rose "rosse and "Quando l'amore diventa poesia".
Lazzarella
Massimo Ranieri Lyrics
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E 'a camicetta a fiore blu,
Vuó' fá 'a signurenella
'nnanz'â scola pure tu...
Te piglie 'a sigaretta
Quannaccatte pe' papá,
Te miette giá 'o rrussetto
Comme vide 'e fá a mammá...
Ma Lazzarella comme si!?
Tu a me mme piace sempe 'e cchiù,
E vengo apposta pe' to ddí,
Vicino â scola do Gesù...
Tu invece mme rispunne: "Eggiá,
Io devo retta proprio a te...
Pe' me ll'ammore pó aspettá,
Che n'aggi'a fá?...nun fa pe' me!..."
Ah, Lazzarella!
Ventata 'e primmavera...
Quanno passe tutte mmatine,
Giá te spiecchie dinte vvetrine,
Sulo nu cumplimento te fa avvampá...
Ma Lazzarella comme si,
Tu nun mme pienze proprio a me,
E ride pe' mmo ffá capí
Ca perdo 'o tiempo appriess'a te!
Mo vène nu studente
'nnanz'â scola do Gesù,
Te va sempe cchiù stretta
'a camicetta a fiore blu...
Te piglie quatto schiaffe
Tutte vvote ca papá,
Te trova nu biglietto
Ca te scrive chillu llá...
Lazzarè!...
Ma Lazzarella comme si,
Ce si' caduta pure tu...
Ll'ammore nun te fa mangiá
Te fa suffrí, te fa penzá...
Na sera tu lle dice : "No"
Ma si nu vaso te vò dá
Faje segno 'e "sí", senza parlá...
Ah, Lazzarella,
'o tiempo comme vola:
Mo te truove tutte mmatine,
Chino 'e lacreme stu cuscino...
Manco na cumpagnella te pò aiutá!
Ma Lazzarella comme si'!?
Te si' cagnata pure tu...
E te pripare a di' stu "Sí",
Ma dinta cchiesa do Gesù!
The lyrics to Massimo Ranieri's "Lazzarella" tell the story of a young girl who is infatuated with a boy who seems to have little interest in her. She is described as wearing a blue flowered blouse and carrying cigarettes that she buys for her father. Despite her unrequited love, the girl (Lazzarella) remains hopeful and continues to wait for the boy, even though he seems to pay her little attention. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that Lazzarella's persistence pays off and that she and the boy will end up together.
The lyrics of "Lazzarella" are notable for their vivid descriptions of youth, love, and hope. The words capture the essence of a young girl's longing for romance and her willingness to do anything to win over the object of her affection. The themes of youth and love are universal and continue to resonate with audiences today, making "Lazzarella" a beloved classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Cu 'e libbre sott'o vraccio
With pounds under your arm
E 'a camicetta a fiore blu,
And a blue floral blouse
Vuó' fá 'a signurenella
You want to act like a lady
'nnanz'â scola pure tu...
In front of the school, even you...
Te piglie 'a sigaretta
You light a cigarette
Quanno accatte pe' papá,
When you buy them for your dad,
Te miette giá 'o rrussetto
You already put on your lipstick
Comme vide 'e fá a mammá...
Just like your mom used to do...
Lazzarè!...
Lazzarella!...
Ma Lazzarella comme si!?
But Lazzarella, how come!?
Tu a me mme piace sempe 'e cchiù,
I always like you more,
E vengo apposta pe' t'o ddí,
And I come just to tell you,
Vicino â scola d'o Gesù...
Near the school of Jesus...
Tu invece mme rispunne: "Eggiá,
You, on the other hand, answer me: "Well,
Io devo retta proprio a te...
I have to be obedient to you...
Pe' me ll'ammore pó aspettá,
Love can wait for me,
Che n'aggi'a fá?...nun fa pe' me!..."
What can I do?... Don't do it for me!..."
Ah, Lazzarella!
Ah, Lazzarella!
Ventata 'e primmavera...
A spring breeze...
Quanno passe tutte mmatine,
When every morning goes by,
Giá te spiecchie dint'e vvetrine,
You already look in the shop windows,
Sulo nu cumplimento te fa avvampá...
Just a compliment makes you blush...
Ma Lazzarella comme si,
But Lazzarella, how come,
Tu nun mme pienze proprio a me,
You don't really think of me,
E ride pe' mm'o ffá capí
And you laugh to make me understand
Ca perdo 'o tiempo appriess'a te!...
That I'm wasting my time on you!...
Mo vène nu studente
Now comes a student
'nnanz'â scola d'o Gesù,
In front of the school of Jesus,
Te va sempe cchiù stretta
He keeps getting closer to you,
'a camicetta a fiore blu...
The blue floral blouse...
Te piglie quatto schiaffe
He gives you four slaps
Tutte volte ca papá,
Every time your dad
Te trova nu biglietto
Finds a note
Ca te scrive chillu llá...
That was written by him over there
Lazzarè!...
Lazzarella!...
Ma Lazzarella comme si,
But Lazzarella, how come,
Ce si' caduta pure tu...
You fell for it too...
Ll'ammore nun te fa mangiá
Love doesn't let you eat
Te fa suffrí, te fa penzá...
It makes you suffer, it makes you think...
Na sera tu lle dice : "No"
One night you'll tell him: "No"
Ma si nu vaso te vò dá
But if he gives you a vase
Faje segno 'e "sí", senza parlá...
Make a sign of "yes", without speaking...
Ah, Lazzarella,
Ah, Lazzarella,
'o tiempo comme vola:
Time flies so fast:
Mo te truove tutte mmattine,
Now every morning you find yourself,
Chino 'e lacreme stu cuscino...
Hiding your tears with this pillow...
Manco na cumpagnella te po' aiutá!
Not even a friend can help you!
Ma Lazzarella comme si'!?
But Lazzarella, how come!?
Te si' cagnata pure tu...
You fell for it too...
E te pripare a di' stu "Sí",
And you're ready to say this "Yes",
Ma dint'a chiesa d'o Gesù!
But inside the church of Jesus!
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergio Rodolfo Veloso Espinosa
Un gran ARTISTA , las palabras sobran después de verlo cantar ,bailar y conversar , lo admiro de cuando comenzó su carrera ,un gran saludo Massimo Ranieri, un Chileno desde España,
Luigia Perrotta
Eh Bella a fine studi
Laura vici de dominici
Comme vous Salute de France..laura...plus je le vois plus je l aime, aucun ne lui arrive à la cheville...bisous.
Ana Linares
Además de cantar, simpático, varonil y que sentido del ritmo 💞
Valentina Spezzaferro
Semplicemente perfetto una voce IMMENSA 👏💯❤️
Raffaele Petrone
Grande Massimo in tutto e per tutto,non smetterò mai di seguirti come fan sei bravissimo uno dei migliori cantanti italiani,viva Massimo,sempre!💯💪💙
Ana Linares
Maravilloso Máximo 💖💖💖
maria del carmen paredes basto
Apuesto cantante, elegante, en sus presentaciones, siempre se le ve vigente a pesar que comenzó muy jovencito, un rico historial, su voz se sigue conservando igual, me recuerda lo mismo que es Raphael de España, lo que me queda asombrada es los escenarios que tienen, son muy grandes, sus bailarines, coros, una combinación de instrumentos, nada de pkayback. Con razón los italianos son número uno, en. Sacar cantantes muy buenos, de Lima Perú.
Sergio Rodolfo Veloso Espinosa
Hola , es cosa de ver un programa musical llamado Ti lacio una canzone que es un semillero de la música italiana puede explicarse lo potente que es y será la música italiana. Un ejemplo los tenores que conforman el grupo IL VOLO
Moli Rego
Elegancia maxima. Único