Viva la mamma
Neri Per Caso Lyrics
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Affezionata a quella
Gonna un po' lunga
Così elegantemente
Anni cinquanta
Sempre così sincera
Viva la mamma
Viva le donne
Le sorridenti miss
Del dopoguerra
Pettinate come lei
Angeli ballano il rock ora
Tu non sei sogno
Tu sei vera
Viva la mamma
Perché se ti parlo di lei
Non sei gelosa
Viva la mamma
Affezionata a quella
Gonna un po' lunga
Indaffarata sempre
E sempre convinta
A volte un po' severa
Viva la mamma
Viva la favola
Degli anni cinquanta
Così lontana eppure
Così moderna
E così magica
Angeli ballano il rock ora
Non è un juke-box
Ma è un'orchestra vera
Viva la mamma
Perché se ti parlo di lei
Non sei gelosa
Oh mamma mia mamma mia
Mamma mia let me go
Beelzebub has a devil put
Aside for me for me for me
Viva la mamma
Affezionata a quella
Gonna un po' lunga
Così elegantemente
Anni cinquanta
Sempre così sincera
Viva la mamma
Viva le regole
E le buone maniere
Quelle che non ho mai
Saputo imparare
Forse per colpa del rock
Forse per colpa del rock
Forse per colpa del rock
The song "Viva la mamma" by Neri Per Caso celebrates and pays tribute to mothers everywhere. The lyrics describe a mother who is always elegant, sincere, and slightly strict but deeply loved and appreciated for her dedication to her family. The song also touches on the cultural shifts of the '50s and the empowering effect that women had during this time, as they emerged from the post-war era as confident and vibrant individuals. The song praises the way mothers embody these qualities and represents a longing for the nostalgia of this era.
The song draws an interesting parallel between the dynamic of motherhood and the evolution of music during that time. The line "Angeli ballano il rock ora" ("angels dance to rock now") seems to refer to the changing times and the rise of new musical genres, but also acknowledges the importance of tradition and legacy. The song is rooted in the values and traditions of the past, but it also acknowledges the changing times and the impact that these changes have had on our modern culture. The use of "Viva la mamma" throughout the song reinforces the idea that motherhood is timeless and universal, transcending all cultural shifts and quirks.
Overall, "Viva la mamma" is a beautiful tribute to the mother, reflecting on the way that her influence has shaped our lives, and celebrating the unique qualities and strengths that all mothers bring to their families. The song honors the power of motherhood, and the vital role that mothers have in our lives, whether they take the form of a caring friend, mentor or a guide to navigating life's many challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Viva la mamma
Long live the mother
Affezionata a quella Gonna un po' lunga
Attached to that slightly long skirt
Così elegantemente Anni cinquanta
So elegantly in the fifties
Sempre così sincera
Always so sincere
Viva le donne Con i piedi per terra Le sorridenti miss Del dopoguerra Pettinate come lei
Long live the women with their feet on the ground The smiling post-war misses Combed like her
Angeli ballano il rock ora Tu non sei sogno Tu sei vera
Angels are dancing rock now You're not a dream You're real
Perché se ti parlo di lei Non sei gelosa
Because if I talk about her you're not jealous
Viva la mamma
Long live the mother
Affezionata a quella Gonna un po' lunga Indaffarata sempre E sempre convinta A volte un po' severa
Attached to that slightly long skirt, always busy and always convinced Sometimes a bit severe
Viva la favola Degli anni cinquanta Così lontana eppure Così moderna E così magica
Long live the fairy tale of the fifties So far away and yet So modern and so magical
Oh mamma mia mamma mia Mamma mia let me go Beelzebub has a devil put Aside for me for me for me
Oh my mother my mother my mother Let me go Beelzebub has a devil set aside for me for me for me
Viva la mamma Affezionata a quella Gonna un po' lunga Così elegantemente Anni cinquanta Sempre così sincera
Long live the mother Attached to that slightly long skirt So elegantly in the fifties Always so sincere
Viva le regole E le buone maniere Quelle che non ho mai Saputo imparare Forse per colpa del rock Forse per colpa del rock Forse per colpa del rock
Long live the rules and good manners The ones I never learned Maybe because of rock Maybe because of rock Maybe because of rock
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