Luna Rossa
Norman Luboff Choir Lyrics
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A moon of red in a sky of white,
Because I'm selling a lie tonight,
And blushing moon, you know of it.
Oh luna rossa, you're smart at love
You know I'm playing the part of love,
I try my hand in the art of love,
Luna rossa, forgive me, luna rossa,
For the vows I made tonight that are untrue,
What else am I to do?
But blushing moon, there's a reason why,
The love I longed for has passed me by,
And so I play at the game but I,
I am lonely, luna rossa.
Luna rossa, forgive me, luna rossa,
For the vows I made tonight that are untrue,
What else am I to do?
But blushing moon, there's a reason why,
The love I longed for has passed me by,
And so I play at the game but I,
I am lonely, luna rossa.
I am lonely, luna rossa.
The lyrics of Norman Luboff Choir's song "Luna Rossa" convey a sense of longing, deception, and loneliness. The song speaks to the moon, portrayed as "Luna Rossa," a red moon shining in a white sky. The singer confesses to selling a lie and playing the part of love. The phrase "blushing moon, you know of it" suggests that even the moon is aware of this deception.
The singer is aware of their actions and asks for forgiveness from Luna Rossa, admitting that the vows they made are untrue. The singer expresses their loneliness and the reasons behind their actions. They imply that the love they hoped for has passed them by, leading them to engage in love as a game instead. The repetition of "Luna Rossa, forgive me" highlights their regret and desire for absolution from their deceitful actions.
Overall, the lyrics showcase a complex emotional landscape, where the singer is torn between their desire for love and their inability to find it genuinely. They ultimately find themselves trapped in a cycle of deception and loneliness, seeking solace in the moon's forgiving presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh luna rossa, you're out tonight,
Oh, red moon, you are visible in the night sky tonight
A moon of red in a sky of white,
A red moon stands out against a sky that is predominantly white
Because I'm selling a lie tonight,
Because tonight I am deceiving others with false promises
And blushing moon, you know of it.
And the moon, appearing reddish, is aware of my deceit
Oh luna rossa, you're smart at love
Oh, knowledgeable moon, you understand the intricacies of love
You know I'm playing the part of love,
You are aware that I am pretending to be in love
I try my hand in the art of love,
I am attempting to engage in the act of love
Just for the thrill and glow of it.
Merely for the excitement and radiance it brings
Luna rossa, forgive me, luna rossa,
Red moon, please pardon me, red moon
For the vows I made tonight that are untrue,
For the promises I made tonight that are not genuine
What else am I to do?
What other option do I have?
But blushing moon, there's a reason why,
However, blushing moon, there is a justification for this
The love I longed for has passed me by,
The love I desired has eluded me
And so I play at the game but I,
Therefore, I engage in this charade
I am lonely, luna rossa.
I am feeling lonely, oh red moon.
I am lonely, luna rossa.
I am lonely, oh red moon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO VISCIONE, VINCENZO DE CRESCENZO
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