That's amore
The Italian Tenors Lyrics
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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
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Tippi-tippi-tay
Tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool Just 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
'Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that's amore
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 will ring
Ting-a-ling-a-ling
Ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play
Tippi-tippi-tay
Tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool just 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 dreaming, signore
'Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that's amore 'Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that's amore
The lyrics to The Italian Tenors' "That's Amore" describe the feeling of being in love, specifically in the city of Naples, Italy. The song compares the feeling of love to various Italian cultural elements, such as pizza, wine, and the bell-ringing of a tarantella dance. The opening lines, "When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie, that's amore," describe the overwhelming feeling of falling in love with someone, comparing it to a magical and unexpected experience, as if the moon appears out of nowhere and hits your eye. The next line, "When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore," expresses the euphoria and happiness of being in love, where everything seems to be brighter and more vibrant, akin to the feeling of being drunk on happiness.
The song then goes on to describe the cultural elements of Naples, such as the ringing of bells and the tarantella dance. The phrase "tippi-tippi-tay" is a traditional tarantella refrain, and the "gay" nature of the dance is comparable to the joy and light-heartedness of being in love. The reference to "pasta fazool" and drooling stars further emphasizes the Italian cultural aspects of the song, and how love can make even the simplest things seem enchanting. The final lines of the song bring everything back to Naples, with the nostalgic phrase "back in old Napoli, that's amore," solidifying the connection between love and the romanticized city.
Line by Line Meaning
When the moon hits your eye Like a big-a pizza pie
When you see something so captivating, it seems like it hit you in the face like a giant pizza pie
When the world seems to shine Like you've had too much wine
When everything around you looks so bright and overwhelming, it's like you're drunk on life
Bells'll ring Ting-a-ling-a-ling Ting-a-ling-a-ling And you'll sing "Vita bella"
When you're in love, everything feels like a celebration, and you just want to sing and dance
Hearts'll play Tippi-tippi-tay Tippi-tippi-tay Like a gay tarantella
When you're in love, your heart beats joyfully like a lively Italian dance
When the stars make you drool Just like pasta fazool
When you're infatuated with someone, even the stars in the sky make you feel hungry for them, like a delicious Italian pasta dish
When you dance down the street With a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you're in love, you feel like you're dancing on air, and the world just melts away before you
When you walk in a dream But you know you're not dreamin', signore
When you're in love, everything feels like a dream come true, but you know it's real
'Scusami, but you see Back in old Napoli, that's amore
Excuse me, but you see, back in Naples, Italy, this feeling of love is called 'amore' and it's a beautiful thing
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.