Dolente Immagine Di Fille Mia

The song "Dolente Immagine Di Fille Mia" is a classical piece performed by the renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti. The lyrics are in Italian and convey a deep sense of mourning and undying love. The title translates to "Painful Image of My Phyllis," indicating a lament for a beloved woman named Phyllis. The song is a poignant expression of grief and fidelity to a lost love, possibly after the death of the beloved.

The opening lines set a somber tone, with the speaker addressing the 'painful image' of Phyllis, questioning why she sits so forlornly beside him. This could be interpreted as the speaker seeing a vision or a memory of his lost love, which remains with him, haunting and sorrowful. The repetition of the question "Che più desideri?" which means "What more do you desire?" suggests a yearning to understand what would bring peace or closure to both the speaker and the spirit of Phyllis.

The latter part of the song delves into the speaker's unwavering devotion, as he assures the shadow of Phyllis that he has not forgotten their sacred vows and that his love remains unextinguishable. The repeated lines about shedding tears on her ashes and the insistence that his passion is inextinguishable emphasize the depth of his enduring love and the pain of his loss. The song, through Pavarotti's powerful and emotive performance, becomes a timeless ode to love that transcends even death.