Nuvole Bianche – English Lyrics

• By: Ludovico Einaudi, Mercan Dede
• Album: Una Mattina

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the universal language of music with Ludovico Einaudi's 'Nuvole Bianche.' Though an instrumental piece, its Italian title, meaning 'White Clouds,' offers a poetic entry point into the beauty of the Italian language. Experience how music transcends words, conveying profound emotions and serene imagery, and discover the elegant simplicity that makes this song a cherished global phenomenon.

[English]

Sine lassala turmire

Iddhra moi nu ppo sentire

None tie nu nni parlare

Ca nu ssente cchiui 'stu core

Ientu puru tie nu ddire

Iddhra moi nu ppo capire

Dorme dorme e nu bbole

Nu nni piace cchiui 'stu core

Quattru ienti e ieu su sula

Note mie senza furtuna

Lassala turmire ancora

Lassala cu mmore mprima

St'anima senza l'amore

None tie nu nni lu tare

Passa tiempu nu parlare

Passa tiempu e nu nni tire

Tantu tie sai

Quiddru ca ulìa

Cu succede a nui

Cu te sentu 'ncora qquai

Sulu se uei

Nina se nci stai

Cu ttuerni cu mie

E tie se uei lu core miu stae gguai

Basta cu cchiuti l'ecchi e poi

Iti lu ttruei

Cantu e pensu te paru a tie

Suspiri e lacrime

Ieu l'amore nu ttegnu cchiui

Eri tie lu miu bene

Ientu lassame 'mpaccire

Iddhra prima o poi 'amare

Lassame suffrire sula

Lassame cu scerru 'mprima

St'anima te mie nde ole

None tie lassala fare

Passa tiempu e nu nni vuole

Passa tiempu e nu nni dire

Lassa cu pija ce bole

Sula sula aggiu restare

Lassa cu ddenta nu sule

Iou allu scure a' rimanire

'Ola tie nu te fermare

Iddhra nu mme pote amare

Passa tiempu e nu parlare

Passa tiempu e nu nni tire

Tantu tie sai

Quiddhru ca ulìa

Cu succede a nnui

Cu tte sentu 'ncora qquai

Sulu se uei

Nina se nci stai

Cu ttuerni cu mie

E tie se uei cu tuerni rretu sai

Basta cu cchiuti l'ecchi e poi

Iti me ttruei

Cantu e pensu te paru a tie

Suspiri e lacrime

Ieu ch'amore nu ttegnu cchiui

Eri tie lu miu bene

Cantu e pensu te paru a tie

Suspiri e lacrime

Ieu ch'amore nu ttegnu cchiui

Eri tie lu miu bene

Key Grammar Structures

• Sine lassala turmire

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verb 'lassala' is in the imperative mood, used to give a command or instruction.

• Iddhra moi nu ppo sentire

  ➔ Negation with 'nu'

  ➔ The word 'nu' is used to negate the verb 'ppo sentire', meaning 'I cannot feel.'

• None tie nu nni parlare

  ➔ Double Negation

  ➔ The use of 'none' and 'nu' together creates a double negation, emphasizing the action of not speaking.

• Ca nu ssente cchiui 'stu core

  ➔ Present Tense with 'nu'

  ➔ The verb 'ssente' is in the present tense, negated by 'nu', meaning 'this heart no longer feels.'

• Lassala cu mmore mprima

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The verb 'mmore' is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish or desire.

• Passa tiempu e nu nni dire

  ➔ Conjunction 'e'

  ➔ The conjunction 'e' is used to connect two clauses, meaning 'and.'

• Tantu tie sai

  ➔ Present Tense with 'sai'

  ➔ The verb 'sai' is in the present tense, meaning 'you know.'

• Sulu se uei

  ➔ Conditional Mood

  ➔ The phrase 'sulu se uei' uses the conditional mood to express a condition, meaning 'only if you want.'