Apro Gli Occhi Lyrics in English by Tiromancino

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Apro Gli Occhi by Tiromancino from Italian to English.

E mia madre mi chiamava per la cena

And my mother called me for dinner

Io ero in piazza a giocare a pallone

I was in the square playing soccer

Per spostare quella porta arrugginita sotto l'ombra

To move that rusty goal under the shade

Dovevamo chiedere a Peppone

We had to ask Peppone

Professore un goccio d'acqua per piacere

Professor, a drop of water, please

Che c'è un caldo da morire sopra questo cemento

Because it's deadly hot on this concrete

Tornerei a sbucciarmi le ginocchia

I'd go back to scraping my knees

In quella piazza proprio in questo momento

In that square, right at this moment

Se ripenso a quante volte ti ho sognata a luci spente

If I think back to how many times I dreamed of you with the lights off

Cerco tutti i tuoi difetti e non mi viene in mente niente

I look for all your flaws and nothing comes to mind

Perche è diverso il sole la mattina

Because the sun is different in the morning

Quando apro gli occhi a Gibellina

When I open my eyes in Gibellina

Mi dispiace non averci creduto

I'm sorry I didn't believe in it

Torneró al più presto per un saluto

I'll be back as soon as possible for a greeting

Ubriachi andremo a notti d'estate

Drunk, we'll go on summer nights

A fare errori liti e scelte sbagliate

To make mistakes, argue, and make wrong choices

Ma è stupendo il sole la mattina

But the sun in the morning is wonderful

Solo se apro gli occhi a Gibellina

Only if I open my eyes in Gibellina

Son cresciuto sognando ad occhi aperti

I grew up dreaming with open eyes

In un paese disegnato da artisti

In a town designed by artists

Una stella nel bel mezzo di una valle che è rinata

A star in the middle of a valley that's been reborn

Che ha vissuto momenti piu tristi

That has lived through sadder moments

Che ne dite se per oggi quattro birre e una chitarra

What do you say if for today, four beers and a guitar

Andiamo al cretto a guardare il tramonto

We go to the Cretto to watch the sunset

Siamo in 8 ma che importa ni strincemu pi sta botta

There are 8 of us but who cares, we'll squeeze in for this ride

Attento i scaffi chi sta panda accappotta

Careful with the bumps, this Panda will flip over

Quando torno perdo il tempo a dirmi che non c'è più gusto

When I return, I waste time telling myself there's no more joy

91024 senza dubbio è il posto giusto

91024 is undoubtedly the right place

Perchè è diverso il sole la mattina

Because the sun is different in the morning

Quando apro gli occhi a Gibellina

When I open my eyes in Gibellina

Ti ho lasciata e forse manchi per questo

I left you and maybe that's why you're missed

Ora ti amo e dopo un po' ti detesto

Now I love you and after a while I hate you

Torneremo sotto quel porticato

We'll return under that portico

Per un bacio o per un cuore spezzato

For a kiss or for a broken heart

Ma è stupendo il sole la mattina

But the sun in the morning is wonderful

Solo se apro gli occhi a Gibellina

Only if I open my eyes in Gibellina

E mi chiedo perchè

And I wonder why

Ogni ricordo con te

Every memory with you

Strappa un sorriso triste di chi ha perso l'amore

Draws a sad smile from someone who's lost love

Ti ho lasciata da anni

I left you years ago

Ti ho apprezzata negli anni

I appreciated you over the years

Ti ho guardata morire stai tornando a fiorire

I watched you die, you're coming back to bloom

Quando corro in bici in pedonale

When I ride my bike in the pedestrian area

Penso ancora di voler tornare

I still think I want to return

E' diverso il sole la mattina

The sun is different in the morning

Quando apro gli occhi a Gibellina

When I open my eyes in Gibellina

Mi dispiace non averci creduto

I'm sorry I didn't believe in it

Torneró al più presto per un saluto

I'll be back as soon as possible for a greeting

Ubriachi andremo a notti d'estate

Drunk, we'll go on summer nights

A fare errori liti e scelte sbagliate

To make mistakes, argue, and make wrong choices

Ma è stupendo il sole stamattina

But the sun is wonderful this morning

Perché ho aperto gli occhi a Gibellina

Because I opened my eyes in Gibellina

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Gibellina — Gibellina (a town in Sicily)

Gibellina is not just a word; it's the name of a real town in Sicily, Italy. Its repeated mention throughout the song, especially in the lines "Quando apro gli occhi a Gibellina" (When I open my eyes in Gibellina), makes it incredibly central to the song's narrative and emotional core.

The town of Gibellina has a unique and poignant history, having been almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1968 and then rebuilt as a center for art and architecture. This backstory adds a layer of depth to the song, suggesting themes of rebirth, memory, and the profound impact of a specific place on one's identity and perspective. It's a word that invites curiosity and encourages listeners to discover the story behind it.

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Tiromancino Apro Gli Occhi Lyrics