Nuvole Bianche (Mercan Dede Reimagined) – English Lyrics

• By: Ludovico Einaudi
• Album: Mercan Dede Reimagined

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the serene beauty of Ludovico Einaudi's "Nuvole Bianche," a contemporary classical masterpiece that transcends language barriers. Meaning 'White Clouds' in Italian, this evocative piano piece offers a gateway to understanding emotions through music, exploring themes of peace, reflection, and the simple joys of observing the world around us. Perfect for learners and music lovers alike, let "Nuvole Bianche" guide you through the nuances of musical expression and inspire a deeper appreciation for the art of instrumental storytelling.

[English]

作词 : Alessia Tondo

作曲 : Ludovico Einaudi/Alessia Tondo

Sine lassala turmire

iddhra moi nu ppo capire

none tie nu nni parlare

ca nu ssente cchiui 'stu core

ientu puru tie nu ddire

iddhra moi nu ppo capire

torme torme 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 e 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 qquai

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 'a turnare

lassame suffrire sula

lassame cu scerru 'mprima

l'anima te mie nde ole

none tie lassala fare

passa tiempu e nu me ole

passa tiempu e nu nni tire

lassa cu ddenta nu sule

sula sula aggiu restare

lassa cu ddenta nu sule

iou allu sule 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

u succede a nnui

cu tte sentu 'ncora qquai

sulu se uei

nina se nci stai

cu ttuerni cu mie

basta cu cchiuti l'ecchi e poi

iti me ttruei

Cantu e pensu te paru a ttie

suspiri e lacrime

ieu l'amore nu ttegnu cchiui

eri tie lu miu bene

Cantu e pensu te paru a ttie

suspiri e lacrime

ieu l'amore nu ttegnu cchiui

eri tie lu miu bene

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
core /kɔːr/ A2	noun - the central or most important part
sole /soʊl/ B1	noun - a person who is alone or isolated
amore /aˈmoʊreɪ/ B2	noun - love or affection
lacrime /ˈlɑːkrɪmə/ B2	noun - tears
sospiri /soʊˈspiːəri/ C1	noun - sighs
tempo /ˈtɛmpoʊ/ B2	noun - time or pace of music
passa /ˈpæsa/ B1	verb - to pass or go by
sentire /sɛnˈtiːə/ B2	verb - to feel or sense
libertà /ˌliːbərˈtɑː/ C1	noun - freedom or liberty
sole /soʊl/ B1	noun - only or single

Key Grammar Structures

• Sine lassala turmire

  ➔ Imperative mood with object pronoun attached

  ➔ The phrase "lassala" combines the imperative verb "lassa" (let) with the object pronoun "la" (her/it), giving a command "let her sleep".

• non tie nu nni parlare

  ➔ Negative imperative with object pronouns

  ➔ "non tie nu nni parlare" means "do not speak to her/us"; it features negative imperative and double object pronouns "tie" and "nni".

• torme torme e nu bbole

  ➔ Repeated adverb for emphasis and negation

  ➔ The adverb "torme" (sleep) is repeated for emphasis. "nu bbole" uses "nu" as negation meaning "does not want".

• lassala turmire ancora

  ➔ Imperative with infinitive verb complement

  ➔ "Lassala" is imperative verb + object pronoun, followed by "turmire" (to sleep) - infinitive indicating the action to be allowed.

• passa tiempu e nu parlare

  ➔ Simple present tense with conjunction and negation

  ➔ "Passa tiempu" means "time passes" (present simple), connected with "e" (and), plus "nu parlare" (not to talk/speak).

• cu succede a nui

  ➔ Use of relative pronoun "cu" (who/that) and prepositional phrase

  ➔ "Cu" functions as a relative pronoun meaning "who" or "that"; the phrase conveys "what happens to us".

• Cantu e pensu te paru a tie

  ➔ Present tense verbs linked by conjunction and reflexive-like expression

  ➔ "Cantu" (I sing) and "pensu" (I think) are first-person present tense verbs; "te paru a tie" literally means "I seem to you", a reflexive-like structure.

• ieu l'amore nu ttegnu cchiui

  ➔ Present tense verb with negation and adverb of quantity

  ➔ "Ieu" (I) is subject. "nu ttegnu cchiui" means "do not hold anymore": "nu" negates, "cchiui" means "more/anymore".