Three Coins In The Fountain
The Four Aces Feat. Al Alberts Lyrics
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Make it mine
Please, make it mine
Three coins in the fountain
Each one seeking happiness
Thrown by three hopeful lovers
Which on will the fountain bless
Three hearts in the fountain
Each heart longing for its home
There they lie in the fountain
Somewhere in the heart of Rome
Which one will the fountain bless
Which one will the fountain bless
Three coins in the fountain
Through the ripples how they shine
Just one wish will be granted
One heart will wear a valentine
Make it mine
Make it mine
Make it mine
Which one will the fountain bless
Which one will the fountain bless
Three coins in the fountain
Through the ripples how they shine
Just one wish will be granted
One heart will wear a valentine
Make it mine
Make it mine
Make it mine
The Four Aces' "Three Coins In The Fountain" is a classic love song about three hopeful lovers who throw coins in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy seeking happiness and love. The lyrics describe the three hearts that long for their homes in the fountain and the shimmering of the coins as they ripple through the water seeking their fate. The song ponders which one of the three lovers will win the fountain's blessing and find true love. The repetition of the line "make it mine" emphasizes the desperation of the song's narrator to have their wish granted by the fountain.
The Trevi Fountain in Rome is known for its significance in making wishes and finding love. Legend has it that throwing three coins into the fountain, using the right hand over the left shoulder, guarantees a return to Rome, finding true love, and a happy marriage respectively. This legend has attracted millions of visitors to the fountain, which is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome. The simple yet effective lyrics of "Three Coins In The Fountain" capture the human desire for love and the hope that the fountain can provide.
Interestingly, the film Three Coins In The Fountain, for which this song was written, actually used a specially-made fountain for the film's climax, as the real Trevi Fountain wasn't available due to a workers' strike. "Three Coins In The Fountain" was also a hit for many other artists, including Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1955 and was featured in the opening credits of the popular TV series, Mad Men. Overall, "Three Coins In The Fountain" remains a timeless classic, touching the hearts of generations and embodying the romanticism and beauty of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Make it mine
The singer desires to have something and is asking for it to be given to them.
Make it mine
The singer reiterates their desire for something and is asking for it again.
Please, make it mine
The singer pleads for the thing they desire to be given to them.
Three coins in the fountain
There are three coins in a fountain, which is the setting of this story.
Each one seeking happiness
The coins are thrown into the fountain by three people who are searching for happiness.
Thrown by three hopeful lovers
The coins are thrown by three people who are in love and full of hope.
Which one will the fountain bless
The fountain has the power to grant one of the wishes made by the coin throwers.
Three hearts in the fountain
There are three hearts represented by the coins in the fountain.
Each heart longing for its home
Each person who threw a coin is longing for a place where they belong.
There they lie in the fountain
The coins and the wishes they represent are still in the fountain.
Somewhere in the heart of Rome
The fountain is located in Rome, the city of love and romance.
Through the ripples how they shine
The coins are still visible and shining through the water movement in the fountain.
Just one wish will be granted
Only one of the three wishes made by the coin throwers will be granted by the fountain.
One heart will wear a valentine
The person whose wish is granted will receive a symbol of love, a valentine.
Which one will the fountain bless
The singer repeats their earlier question about which wish will be granted by the fountain.
Which one will the fountain bless
The singer repeats their question about which wish will be chosen for happy ending.
Make it mine
The singer repeats their original desire and plea for something to be given to them.
Make it mine
The singer repeats their desire for something to be given to them.
Make it mine
The singer repeats their plea for something to be given to them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dianalazaro8995
This is my father's favorite song, he passed away just yesterday. This reminds me of how happy he is singing this
@ralph-hudson
My father was friends with the Four Aces. I met Al Alberts several times when I was a young boy ( I'm 76 now ). He was a real nice guy. He lived in Media, PA.
@sensesfail5140
I'm very sorry for your loss. He is watching over you.
@edmonyangco8997
Same, also my father's favorite song and the band he always playing it in our stereo before he pass away.i miss my father.
@garyjackson5025
My mum is in a care home one of this group also lives there. I played this dong to both of them and other residents the other day neither knew who I was. They liked the music been played but had no connection. Live life to the full as though today is your last. ❤
@markherron1407
Happy Birthday to Al Alberts of Four 🍀 Aces Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@spyderjockey
I can't seem to get enough of this music. It touches my soul so deep and brings me back to much easier and happier times. I sit and listen to this wonderful music with a warm glow in my heart and eyes running over down my cheeks.
@kenallanphillips
I hear ya! This music is my passion. I am doing what I can to keep it alive and honor it!
@dalezimmerman4151
I saw this movie when I was 6 years old and promised myself that I would see this fountain, it took me 60 years but I did, and this music brings it all back.
@lilshwee
I'm glad there's Youtube so I can enjoy this music too. I love it and I'm only 16!