Buona Sera
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Buona sera signorina buona sera
It is time to say goodnight to Napoli
Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
In the morning signorina we'll go walking
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger
In the meantime let me tell you that I love you
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
(Buona sera signorina buona sera)
(It is time to say goodnight to Napoli)
Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
In the morning signorina we'll go walking
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger
And in the meantime I buy a wedding ring for your finger




Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song Buona Sera is a romantic ballad that speaks of love and the beauty of the Italian city of Napoli. The lyrics begin with "Buona sera signorina buona sera", which translates to "Good evening, Miss, good evening". The lyrics then explain that it is time to say goodnight to Napoli, though it is hard for the singers to do so with the old moon shining above the Mediterranean sea. The lyrics suggest that the moon is an important part of the evening's ambiance, adding to the beauty of the night.


The song continues with the lyrics "In the morning signorina we'll go walking, where the mountains help the moon come into sight." The song paints a picture of a beautiful morning walk, where the mountains and the moon in the sky provide a natural setting that is serene and calming. The singer then suggests that they will stop by a little jewelry shop, where they will linger.


The final part of the song sees the singer buying a wedding ring for his lover's finger, and he asks her to kiss him goodnight. The song is a beautiful tribute to love and the city of Napoli, and it remains a popular song even today, years after its initial release.


Line by Line Meaning

Buona sera signorina buona sera
A polite and cordial greeting to a lady


It is time to say goodnight to Napoli
The night is ending and it's time to say goodbye to the beautiful city of Naples


Though it's hard for us to whisper buona sera
Even though it's difficult to say goodbye, we must do it as it is inevitable


With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
The moon is shining above the beautiful Mediterranean sea, making it hard to bid farewell


In the morning signorina we'll go walking
Come morning, we'll take a walk along the mountainside to enjoy the beautiful sights


Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
The mountains will help us see the moon in all its beauty


And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger
Along the way, we will pause and take our time to enjoy the little things, like a jewelry shop


In the meantime let me tell you that I love you
While we wait, I want to express my love and affection for you


Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
As the night comes to an end, let's end it with a kiss and say goodbye


And in the meantime I buy a wedding ring for your finger
While we linger, I surprise you with a wedding ring, expressing my love and my desire to be with you forever


Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
As the night comes to an end, let's end it with a kiss and say goodbye


Buona sera signorina buona sera
A polite and cordial greeting to a lady




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter De Rose, Carl Sigman

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