In the eighth season of the show "Pop Idol Germany", he reached the title of first place with the song "Call My Name" arranged by Dieter Bohlen. Before taking part in the show he was employed by the crystal manufacturer Swarovski.
Que Sera Sera
Pietro Lombardi Lyrics
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Hey ho
Hey ho
Hey ho
(Hey ho)
When I was just a little boy
I asked my mother
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
Here's what you said to me
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart
What lies ahead
Will we have rainbows
Day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said
Okay, everybody come on, it's party time
Put your hands up
Hey, is what you gonna say
Hey, is what you gonna say
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What you gonna say?
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
What will be, will be
Que sera, sera
When I was just a little boy
I asked my mother
What will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
Here's what you said to me
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart
What lies ahead
Will we have rainbows
Day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What you gonna say?
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
What will be, will be
Que sera, sera
Now I have children of my own
They ask their father
What will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
I tell them tenderly
Que sera, sera (hey ho)
Whatever will be, will be (hey ho)
The future's not ours to see (hey ho)
Que sera, sera
Come on, let's go
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What you gonna say?
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
Que sera, sera
Que sera, sera
Pietro Lombardi’s song Que sera sera is an interpretation of the Doris Day classic that raised questions to parents and loved ones about the future uncertainties. The lyrics commence with the artist's childhood memory where he asks his mother what the future holds, and she responds that one must accept whatever destiny holds. The chorus, "Whatever will be, will be, the future's not ours to see," is the core message of optimism in the song. Lombardi sings that destiny is beyond human control and that the future would unveil itself to people, regardless of their will.
Lombardi uses the phrase "Que Sera Sera" numerous times throughout the song. This is a Spanish phrase that translates to "whatever will be, will be." This phrase carries an uplifting and optimistic message that everything will work out, no matter how bleak the situation may seem. Lombardi openly praises this powerful message and sings it with an upbeat tune that could easily be played at parties or big events where people are looking to boost morale.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, let's go
Let's move forward and enjoy what life has to offer
Hey ho
A cheerful, rhythmic expression meant to motivate and excite
When I was just a little boy
I asked my mother
What will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
Here's what you said to me
I was once unsure of my future and asked my mother if I would be physically attractive or wealthy, and she replied with the timeless phrase 'que sera, sera' meaning 'whatever will be, will be'
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be
This phrase means that no matter what happens, the future is not in our control, and we must accept what comes our way
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart
What lies ahead
Will we have rainbows
Day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said
Later in life when I fell in love, I asked my partner about our future and whether it would always be bright and full of happiness. Their reply was the same as my mother's - that we must let fate run its course
Okay, everybody come on, it's party time
Put your hands up
Hey, is what you gonna say
Hey, is what you gonna say
Here, Lombardi encourages everyone to let go of their anxieties and enjoy the present moment, putting their hands up in joyful celebration
Now I have children of my own
They ask their father
What will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
I tell them tenderly
As a father now, my own children ask me the same questions I did as a child. I answer them with the same level of care and affection as my own mother gave me
Que sera, sera (hey ho)
Whatever will be, will be (hey ho)
The future's not ours to see (hey ho)
Que sera, sera
This simple phrase acts as a reminder to accept whatever comes our way, whether good or bad
What you gonna say?
Que sera, sera
Lombardi implores us to embrace the unknown of the future, responding with the evergreen phrase 'que sera, sera'
Que sera, sera
Que sera, sera
Que sera, sera
Repeated again and again, Lombardi emphasizes that the best way to face the unpredictable nature of the future is simple acceptance and surrender to fate
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
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