Volare Lyrics in English by Danny Ocean
Morrocoy is a Spanish word for a specific type of land tortoise native to South America. It's a unique and regional word that you won't find in your average textbook!
In the song, Danny Ocean creates a beautiful metaphor, singing, "Tú tan playa Positano, yo tranquilo morrocoy" (You're so Positano beach, I'm a calm tortoise). He compares his partner's vibrant personality to a famous Italian beach, while he describes himself as chill and easygoing, like the slow and steady tortoise. It’s a wonderfully poetic way to say that opposites attract.
Danny Ocean's "Volare" is a super sweet song about a long-distance relationship. He's dreaming of all the things he'll do with his special person, promising "Volaré contigo / Danzaré contigo" (I will fly with you / I will dance with you). The catch? She's far away. He says, "Y eso que estás del otro lado del Atlántico" (And that's even though you're on the other side of the Atlantic). The distance doesn't stop him from feeling romantic, though. He sends her a "beso elástico" (an elastic kiss) and promises to love her forever, whether they are together or not.
What makes this song so fun is the mix of cultures. He drops Italian phrases like "Buongiorno, pricipessa" (Good morning, princess) and contrasts her vibe with his. She's "playa Positano" (Positano beach, a fancy spot in Italy) while he's "tranquilo morrocoy" (calm Morrocoy, a national park in his home country of Venezuela). It's a song full of hope and playful affection, where the connection is so strong it doesn't matter if they are "siendo novios o amigos" (being boyfriend/girlfriend or friends).
