Volare

Dean Martin's 'Volare', which means 'to fly' in Italian, is a song that captures the essence of escapism and the joy of being in love. The lyrics speak of a desire to leave behind the chaos of everyday life and ascend to a place of serenity and peace. The repeated phrase 'Volare, oh oh / Cantare, oh oh oh oh' translates to 'To fly, oh oh / To sing, oh oh oh oh,' suggesting a sense of freedom and happiness that comes from both flying and singing, metaphorically lifted by the elation of love.

The song's Italian lyrics, 'Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu' which means 'I think such a dream will never come back,' express a once-in-a-lifetime feeling, a moment of pure bliss that the singer wishes to capture and hold onto. The imagery of painting one's hands and face blue, being swept away by the wind, and flying into the infinite sky, alludes to a dreamlike state where the singer is free from the constraints of reality, elevated by a love that is as vast as the sky itself.

'Volare' is not just a love song; it's an anthem of liberation. It's about finding that special someone who gives you wings, allowing you to rise above the mundane and experience life with a newfound sense of wonder and exhilaration. The music, with its gentle melody, complements the uplifting theme, making listeners feel as though they too are soaring through the sky, far from the world's troubles.