Tutta L'Italia Lyrics in English by Gabry Ponte

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tutta L'Italia by Gabry Ponte from Italian to English.

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Verse 1

Mom, I'm not coming back tonight

But I'm sure I'll end up in some bed, then I'll sleep

We're all good guys, we're fine

Spaghetti, wine, and Our Father

Verse 2

And the Mona Lisa laughs

Fine, but she's in Paris

Forbidden kisses in the dark alleys

Sad but happy eyes

So many friends of friends

Prechorus 1

And you sing, I hear you among the shouts

The lights pass their fingers over us

It doesn't matter if you've never heard it

But this stuff makes us jump

Chorus 1

All of Italy, all of Italy, all of Italy

Let us dance

With a glass in hand

Tomorrow we'll regret it

Telling each other: 'I love you'

'Cause all of Italy, all of Italy, all of Italy can hear us here

Verse 3

They even kick football itself

Fashion made from rags

Michelin-starred cuisine from leftovers, blessed holy Craxi

And so many little coins

But the wishes belong to others

With gold chains on tank tops

The official car, the flashing lights

Forward, people, forward

Prechorus 2

And you sing, I hear you among the shouts

The lights pass their fingers over us

It doesn't matter, that's life

And this stuff makes us jump

Chorus 2

All of Italy, all of Italy, all of Italy

Let us dance

With a glass in hand

Tomorrow we'll regret it

Telling each other: 'I love you'

'Cause all of Italy, all of Italy, all of Italy can hear us here

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avanzi — leftovers

Avanzi literally means "leftovers". What makes this simple word so interesting is how it's used in the song to paint a very clever, ironic, and uniquely Italian picture.

The lyrics describe a "Cucina stellata di avanzi" (a Michelin-starred cuisine of leftovers). This phrase is a witty commentary on the Italian ability to create gourmet masterpieces from the simplest ingredients, showcasing the kind of cultural insight you can only learn through music.

Gabry Ponte's "Tutta L'Italia" is a massive party anthem that feels like a snapshot of the entire country on a wild Saturday night. The song kicks off with a classic promise to a parent: "Mamma stasera non ritorno" (Mom, I'm not coming home tonight). It's a night for dancing with a drink in hand, even if it leads to regretting saying "Ti amo" (I love you) the next day. The lyrics are packed with funny, slightly cynical observations about Italian life, from spaghetti and wine to high fashion made of "stracci" (rags) and even a sarcastic shout-out to a controversial politician.

This isn't just a simple dance track; it's a celebration of living in the moment, surrounded by friends and strangers. The song describes a scene of "baci vietati nelle stradine nere" (forbidden kisses in the dark little streets) and the feeling of lights passing through your fingers on the dance floor. It's about a collective experience, a beat so powerful that with it, "ci salta / Tutta l'Italia" (all of Italy jumps).

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