Some of his musical associates have included Ray Brown, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Ed Thigpen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Armstrong, Stéphane Grappelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Count Basie, and Stan Getz
volare
Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me wings
The lyrics of Oscar Peterson Trio's song Volare depict a beautiful message of hope and love. The song recognizes that the world can often be overwhelming and full of heartaches and tears, with no sunshine in sight amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, the song suggests that through the power of love, there is a way to leave all the shadows behind and fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds. The song encourages us to sing and find peace of mind in the glow of a star known only to true lovers.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for everyone to embrace and celebrate love, even amidst chaos and confusion. The chorus urges the listener to "Volare" (Italian for "fly") and "Cantare" (Italian for "sing") with joy and abandon, leaving behind all confusion and disillusioned thoughts. The final lines of the lyrics suggest that the power of love has given the singer wings, and thus joyfully uplifted, he is singing out to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
At times life can be tough and full of pain
And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
Amidst the chaos, life might seem dull and hopeless
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
We have love to remind us of the good things we have
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
There's an escape from the darkness that lurks within
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly, let's sing together and be happy
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
Let's escape the madness of the world and soar high
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
We can enjoy the light of a star and sing happily
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Where lovers can find peace and serenity
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Let's move away from our worries and be carefree
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Just like birds, let's fly together and admire the beauty of the world
No wonder my happy heart sings
It's no surprise that my heart is full of happiness
Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me the strength to soar high
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DOMENICO MODUGNO, FRANCESCO MIGLIACCI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind