La Casa In Via Del Campo

Amália Rodrigues' song 'La Casa In Via Del Campo' is a poignant reflection on nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a once-vibrant house on Via del Campo, where laughter, music, and love filled the air. This house was a sanctuary for the singer and their friends, a place where they shared countless moments of joy and sorrow. The imagery of 'un bicchiere due risate' (a glass, two laughs) and 'dove ho riso amato e tante volte ho pianto' (where I laughed, loved, and often cried) evokes a deep sense of camaraderie and emotional connection that has since faded away.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the house has changed. The once lively atmosphere has been replaced by a somber reality. The mention of 'una ditta di trasporti per coloro che son morti' (a moving company for those who have died) and 'le risate son volate lontano' (the laughter has flown far away) signifies the end of an era. The house, now empty and quiet, stands as a symbol of lost youth and the inevitability of change. The singer's return to the house, only to find it devoid of the warmth and light it once held, underscores the theme of irretrievable loss.

The song also touches on the theme of memory and the struggle to hold onto the past. The singer's futile search for 'quella luce al terzo piano' (that light on the third floor) and 'quella donna che sapeva anche amare' (that woman who knew how to love) highlights the pain of realizing that some things can never be recaptured. The repeated refrain 'tanto vedi ormai e' finito tutto quanto' (so you see, everything is over now) serves as a melancholic acceptance of this reality. In the end, the singer invites Maria to share a drink to forget, acknowledging that while the past cannot be revived, it can be remembered and cherished.