Pierangelo Bertoli (November 5, 1942 - October 7, 2002) was an Italian sing… Read Full Bio ↴Pierangelo Bertoli (November 5, 1942 - October 7, 2002) was an Italian singer-songwriter and poet. Close to libertarian communist issues his works told mainly about the environment, laïcité, antimilitarism and social issues regarding marginalized and rebellious people.
Born in Sassuolo, in the Province of Modena and belonging to a working class family, when he was 4 he suffered of poliomyelitis and he lost the use of his legs. He started his singing career at the end of 1973, with the album Rosso colore dell'amore and one year later with the self-produced album Roca Blues. One of his most famous albums was the 1979 "A muso duro".
Married to Bruna, he had 3 sons, Emiliano, Petra and Alberto, also a singer.
In 1990 he worked with Elio e le Storie Tese, and in 1991 with Tazenda. In 1992 he took part in the Sanremo Music Festival.
Bertoli died in Modena on October 7, 2002.

Fantasmi
Pierangelo Bertoli Lyrics

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Là dove il cielo sposa il mare
dove l'uomo non sente dolore
dove nasce un altro sole che ti sorriderà
là sulle spiagge del futuro
dove il grano è già maturo
dove un fuoco più sicuro dolce ti scalderà
Oh, the ghost of freedom
wonderful warriors died for liberty

fantastici uomini liberi
morti per dare alla storia una parte di dignità
oh, fantasmi chiari grandi guerrieri figli della libertà
nei secoli oltre i pericoli
morti per dare alla povera gente la felicità
Là nella valle dei sentieri
dove annegheremo il ieri
dove danzano i guerrieri
dove sono gli eroi
là alle porte del confine
oltre il muro di rovine
in un mondo senza spine noi saremo con voi
Oh, fantasmi chiari grandi guerrieri figli della libertà
nei secoli oltre i pericoli
morti per dare alla povera gente la felicità
oh, the ghost of freedom
wonderful warriors died for liberty

fantastici uomini liberi
morti per dare alla storia una parte di dignità.

Overall Meaning

The song "Fantasmi" by Pierangelo Bertoli speaks about a utopian world where there is no pain or suffering, and where a new sun rises, bringing with it hope and happiness. The lyrics describe this world as being on the beaches of the future, where the wheat is already ripe, and where a fire will warm you sweetly. The singer invites us to join him in this idyllic world where there are no obstacles or problems, and where the past will be forgotten. This is truly a beautiful vision, a world we can only imagine, where everything is perfect and harmonious.

The song then changes course as the lyrics begin to talk about the "ghosts of freedom" who died for the sake of liberty. These men, in their quest for dignity and freedom, fought through history, overcoming countless obstacles and perils. They fought for the happiness of the poor people who were oppressed by tyranny and injustice. The singer sees them as heroes and warriors, whose spirits continue to live on despite their death. He hopes to join them in a utopian world beyond this world of suffering and pain, where he can be with them forever. The song, therefore, celebrates these men and their sacrifice, acknowledging their contribution to the world as we know it today.

Line by Line Meaning

Là dove il cielo sposa il mare
Where the sky meets the sea

dove l'uomo non sente dolore
Where man feels no pain

dove nasce un altro sole che ti sorriderà
Where a new sun will smile upon you

là sulle spiagge del futuro
On the beaches of the future

dove il grano è già maturo
Where the wheat is already mature

dove un fuoco più sicuro dolce ti scalderà
Where a safer fire will warm you sweetly

Oh, the ghost of freedom
Oh, the embodiment of freedom

wonderful warriors died for liberty
Brave warriors gave their lives for freedom

fantastici uomini liberi
Fantastic free men

morti per dare alla storia una parte di dignità
Dead to give history a part of dignity

oh, fantasmi chiari grandi guerrieri figli della libertà
Oh, clear ghosts, great warriors, sons of freedom