Ciao Ciao Bambina
Sergio Franchi Lyrics
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Softly the silvery rain is sighing
Slowly the flame of our love is dying
It rains on our love, and we must part
Ciao, ciao, Bambina, the rain is falling
Once more I kiss you and then goodbye
Our love was just like a fairy story
Are raindrops trembling upon your face, dear
Or are they teardrops for the love we knew?
Ciao, ciao, Bambina, my heart is calling
While rain is falling I cry with you
Ciao, ciao, Bambina, the rain is falling
Once more I kiss you and then goodbye
Our love was just like a fairy story
But all its glory must pass us by
Are raindrops trembling upon your face, dear
Or are they teardrops for the love we knew?
Ciao, ciao, Bambina, my heart is calling
While rain is falling I cry with you
The lyrics of Sergio Franchi's song "Ciao Ciao Bambina" describe a couple who must say goodbye to each other as their love fades away. As the violins in the background cry and the rain softly sighs, the couple's flame of love slowly dies out. The rain becomes a symbol of their separation, as they must part ways in the midst of the downpour. The singer bids farewell to his love, recognizing that their love was once like a fairy story, but now all its glory must pass them by.
The chorus of "Ciao Ciao Bambina" repeats the phrase "ciao ciao," which translates to "bye bye" in English. The rain is falling as the couple shares a final kiss, acknowledging that their love was not meant to last forever. The singer wonders if the raindrops on his lover's face are tears for the love they once knew, or just trembles caused by the storm. As they say goodbye, the singer's heart calls out to his love, and he cries with her under the falling rain.
Line by Line Meaning
Violins played by the wind are crying
The mournful melody of the wind resembles the tears of sorrowful violins.
Softly the silvery rain is sighing
The gentle rain whispers regretful melancholy to us.
Slowly the flame of our love is dying
Our passion subsides gradually into ashes.
It rains on our love, and we must part
The downpour dampens the fire of our once burning love, and we must separate.
Ciao, ciao, Bambina, the rain is falling
Goodbye, my darling, the raindrops symbolize our parting.
Once more I kiss you and then goodbye
I embrace you one last time before we say farewell.
Our love was just like a fairy story
Our romance was magical and enchanting, but alas, it must come to an end.
But all its glory must pass us by
Our love's splendor is ephemeral and fleeting, like the rain.
Are raindrops trembling upon your face, dear
Are those raindrops or tears trickling down your face, my love?
Or are they teardrops for the love we knew?
Perhaps it's both, shedding tears for our lost love.
Ciao, ciao, Bambina, my heart is calling
Farewell, sweetheart, my heart aches for you.
While rain is falling I cry with you
As the rain falls, I cry together with you, my love, for what we had and for what we lost.
Lyrics © SEMI
Written by: DOMENICO MODUGNO, EDOARDO VERDE, MITCHELL PARISH
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