That's amore
Russell Watson [Tenor] Lyrics
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When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells'll ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
Hearts'll play tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool joost-a like pasta fazool
That's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', signore
'scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore
"That's Amore" is a popular song by Harry Warren and Jack Brooks, which was first introduced in the 1953 film "The Caddy" and has since become one of the signature songs of Dean Martin. The song is an ode to love and the romantic atmosphere of Naples (Napoli), Italy. The lyrics describe the various feelings and experiences that love can evoke, from the sight of a beautiful moon to the taste of food and wine.
The first verse sets the scene in Naples, where love is considered the most important thing in life. The chorus "That's Amore" is a cliché used to describe the feeling of being in love, with the metaphor of the moon hitting your eye like a big pizza pie used to express the overwhelming sensation of falling in love. The second verse continues with more romantic imagery, such as the stars making you drool like pasta fazool, a Neapolitan dish made from pasta and beans. The chorus repeats as the song builds to a joyful crescendo, with the sound of bells ringing and hearts playing a joyful tarantella dance.
The song has become an iconic representation of Italian-American culture and has been featured in several films and television shows, including "Moonstruck" and "Elf". It has also been covered by a number of other artists, including Jerry Vale, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Bublé.
Line by Line Meaning
When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie
When you see something so striking and mesmerizing that it captures your heart
That's amore
This is what love feels like
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
When everything around you feels so beautiful and perfect that you feel intoxicated by it
Bells'll ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
The sound of bells ringing in celebration of a love that has been found
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Expressing the joy and happiness of being in love
Hearts'll play tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay
The rhythm of two hearts beating together in perfect harmony
Like a gay tarantella
Expressing the lively and happy spirit of being in love
When the stars make you drool joost-a like pasta fazool
When everything around you seems so perfect that you begin to lose your senses
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
Feeling so light and carefree that you feel like you're floating on a cloud
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreamin', signore
Feeling like you're living in a dream but at the same time knowing that it's a beautiful reality
'scusa me, but you see, back in old Napoli, that's amore
Referring to the fact that in Naples, the birthplace of love, this feeling is something special and magical
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HARRY WARREN, JACK BROOKS
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