Quando Quando Quando
Nelly Furtado Lyrics


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Tell me when will you be mine
Tell me quando quando quando
We can share a love devine
Please don't make me wait again

When will you say yes to me
Tell me quando quando quando
You mean happiness to me
Oh my lover tell me when

Every moments a day
Every day seems a lifetime
Let me show you the way
To a joy beyond compare

I can't wait a moment more
Tell me quando quando quando
Say its me that you adore
And then darling tell me when

Every moments a day
Every day seems a lifetime
Let me show you the way
To a joy beyond compare

I can't wait a moment more
Tell me quando quando quando
Say its me that you adore
And then darling tell me when

Oh my darling tell me when
And then darling tell me when




Oh my darling tell me when
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Quando Quando Quando" by Nelly Furtado is a love ballad that explores the theme of impatiently waiting for love. The first verse expresses the singer's desire to know when she will be loved and when she can share a divine love with her partner. The use of repetition of the phrase "tell me quando quando quando" emphasizes the urgency of waiting for an answer. The second verse emphasizes the meaning of happiness to the singer and how important the answer is to her. The chorus repeats the same line, "Every moment's a day, every day seems a lifetime," to indicate the feeling of time dragging on while waiting for love to be reciprocated. The chorus also speaks of joy beyond compare, indicating the immense potential for happiness if the answer is yes. The singer implores her loved one to tell her when he will reciprocate her love, indicating her need for closure and resolution.


The use of repetition and the song's melody create a sense of urgency and hopefulness in the listener. The lyrics suggest that the singer is impatiently waiting for an answer from their loved one, creating a sense of tension and anticipation in the listener. The theme of love and the search for closure is a common one in love ballads, making the song relatable to a wide audience. The melody is simple, with a catchy refrain, making it easy for listeners to sing along and remember.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me when will you be mine
Requesting the other person to indicate when they will reciprocate love


Tell me quando quando quando
Asking when the other person will respond to the question


We can share a love devine
Assuring a deep passionate love relationship


Please don't make me wait again
Begging not to keep waiting for a response to the love request


When will you say yes to me
Asking when the other person will agree to love


You mean happiness to me
Stating that reciprocated love brings joy


Oh my lover tell me when
Asking for a response to a shared love feeling


Every moments a day
Each second waiting for love feels eternal


Every day seems a lifetime
Days feels like a lifetime when waiting for love


Let me show you the way
Offering to guide the loved one to a glorious love experience


To a joy beyond compare
Leading the other person to unmatched love joy


I can't wait a moment more
Expressing intense eagerness to receive a response


Say its me that you adore
Requesting the loved one to affirm the love feeling towards the requester


And then darling tell me when
Asking for the response date for holding a deep love relationship


Oh my darling tell me when
Expressing eagerness for a response to the love request


Ooh
Short sound effect expressing hopefulness and expectation




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alberto Testa, Tony Renis

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