Arrivederci Roma
VILLA CLAUDIO Lyrics

The lyrics of VILLA CLAUDIO's song Arrivederci Roma talk about a tourist arriving in Rome and enjoying the city's attractions, such as the ancient ruins and the Trevi Fountain. The singer is envious of the tourist's ability to appreciate Rome's treasures for the first time. The lyrics mention an old myth connected with the Trevi Fountain; if you throw a coin into the fountain, you can force fate to bring you back to Rome. We then hear a description of Rome's traditional cuisine; the singer takes the tourist to a restaurant called Squarciarelli, where they serve Fettuccine pasta and wine produced in the nearby Castelli region. The mention of Pinelli immortalises what it was like to live during the "good old days," before the city became overrun with tourists.

The song also mentions a young couple who often argued, and reminisces about their love story. The woman was attractive but repeatedly turned down the man's advances. As the song concludes, a young boy approaches the Trevi Fountain and fishes out a coin that had been thrown into the fountain by the tourist. The young boy leaves, and the song finishes with a final "Arrivederci, Roma."

Overall, the song is a love letter to Rome that manages to evoke nostalgia for a time that no longer exists. The Trevi Fountain and the myth surrounding it serve as both a symbol of the city's rich history as well as its romantic allure.