Improviso comes from the verb improvisar, which means 'to improvise'. However, its use in this Gipsy Kings version is a fascinating and unique case, likely stemming from the original Italian lyrics.
The original song says "d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito" (suddenly, I was taken by the wind). The Gipsy Kings' version adapts the Italian word "d'improvviso" (suddenly) into the Spanish verb "improviso", creating a poetic and memorable line. It's a perfect example of how music and languages evolve as they cross borders.
“Volare” is a joyous flight of imagination where the Gipsy Kings invite us to paint our hands and face blue, catch a sudden gust of wind, and soar into an endless sky. The singer recalls a dream so beautiful it may never return, yet he relives it by singing and flying ever higher, feeling felice de stare lassù (happy to be up there). As the earth drifts away below, a sweet, private melody plays just for him. The mix of Spanish verses with the iconic Italian chorus “Nel blu dipinto di blu” celebrates border-free freedom, showing how music can lift us above everyday worries into pure, exhilarating wonder.
At its heart, the song is about liberation, joy, and the power of dreams. By blending flamenco-infused French rumba rhythms with multilingual lyrics, the Gipsy Kings remind us that believing in our dreams can make us feel lighter than the sun and closer to the infinite. Press play, imagine the sky painted blue, and let yourself volar right along with them!