'O marenariello
Nataly Oryon Lyrics


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Oje né', fa' priesto viene!
Nun mme fá spantecá...
Ca pure 'a rezza vène
Ch'a mare stó' a mená...

Méh, stienne sti bbraccelle,
Ajutame a tirá...
Ca stu marenariello
Te vò' sempe abbracciá.

Vicin'ô mare,
Facimmo 'ammore,
A core a core,
Pe' nce spassá...

Só' marenaro
E tiro 'a rezza:
Ma, pallerezza,
Stóngo a murí...

Oje né', io tiro 'a rezza
E tu statte a guardá...
Li pisce, pa prijezza,
Comme stanno a zumpá!...

Vide ca sbatte ll'onna
Comm'a stu core ccá;
De lacreme te 'nfonne
Ca 'o faje annammurá...

Viene, 'nterr'a 'sta rena
Nce avimma recrijá;
Che scenne la serena...
Io po' stóngo a cantá.

Vicin'ô mare...

Oje né', io tiro 'a rezza
E tu statte a guardá...
Li pisce, pa prijezza,
Comme stanno a zumpá!...

E vide, pure 'e stelle
Tu faje annammurá...
Ca stu marenariello,
Tu faje suspirá...

Vicin'ô mare

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nataly Oryon's song "O marenariello" paint a vivid picture of a fisherman by the seaside, expressing his love for the sea and his yearning for a connection with his beloved. The song starts with the fisherman calling out, urging someone to come quickly and not be afraid, as even the fishing net is coming towards the sea where he is working. He asks for help with the ropes, as he wants to embrace the sea continuously. This sets the tone for a romantic and passionate narrative.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the intimacy and connection between the fisherman and his beloved, the sea. They make love close to the sea, experiencing joy and pleasure together. The fisherman identifies himself as a sailor, casting his fishing net, but his heart is filled with longing and sadness. He feels overwhelmed by emotions, as if he is dying from the intensity of his feelings. The imagery of passion and fragility is highlighted in these lines, adding depth to the story being told.


In the second verse, the fisherman continues to work, pulling in the net, while the other person, possibly a lover or observer, watches. He marvels at the fish jumping in the water, highlighting the beauty and wonder of nature's creations. The mention of the sea's waves crashing like his own heart, and the tears that make him fall in love, conveys the emotional turmoil he is experiencing. There is a sense of vulnerability and longing for connection in these lines.


Towards the end of the song, the fisherman expresses a desire to rest on the sand with his companion, finding peace and tranquility as the serene night falls. He acknowledges the enchanting power of the sea and stars, attributing romantic qualities to them. The mention of making someone fall in love and sigh through their actions emphasizes the mutual affection and adoration shared between the fisherman and the sea. The repetition of being close to the sea throughout the song reinforces the deep bond and affinity the fisherman feels for his beloved element.


Line by Line Meaning

Oje né', fa' priesto viene!
Oh no, hurry up!


Nun mme fá spantecá...
Don't scare me...


Ca pure 'a rezza vène
Because even the net comes


Ch'a mare stó' a mená...
That the sea is moving...


Méh, stienne sti bbraccelle,
But these arms are standing still,


Ajutame a tirá...
Help me to pull...


Ca stu marenariello
Because this sailor


Te vò' sempe abbracciá.
Wants to always hug you.


Vicin'ô mare,
Close to the sea,


Facimmo 'ammore,
We make love,


A core a core,
Heart to heart,


Pe' nce spassá...
To have fun...


Só' marenaro
I'm a sailor


E tiro 'a rezza:
And I pull the net:


Ma, pallerezza,
But, clumsiness,


Stóngo a murí...
I'm dying...


Li pisce, pa prijezza,
The fish, in a hurry,


Comme stanno a zumpá!...
How they're jumping!...


Vide ca sbatte ll'onna
See that the wave is beating


Comm'a stu core ccá;
Like this heart here;


De lacreme te 'nfonne
With tears it overwhelms you


Ca 'o faje annammurá...
Because it makes you fall in love...


Viene, 'nterr'a 'sta rena
Come, in this sand


Nce avimma recrijá;
We must wake up;


Che scenne la serena...
How beautiful the calm weather...


Io po' stóngo a cantá.
I can start to sing.


E vide, pure 'e stelle
And see, also the stars


Tu faje annammurá...
You make me fall in love...


Ca stu marenariello,
Because this sailor,


Tu faje suspirá...
You make me sigh...




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ottaviano Gennaro, Salvatore Gambardella

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