Aveva Un Bavero

Joselito's song 'Aveva Un Bavero' is a touching narrative that delves into themes of love, longing, and tragic loss. The song begins with a nostalgic recollection of the singer's grandfather telling stories by the fireplace. Among these tales, the most memorable is a poignant love story that deeply moved a poet, inspiring him to set it to music. This sets the stage for a romantic yet sorrowful tale that unfolds through the lyrics.

The story centers around a young man who wore a saffron-colored collar and a cyclamen-colored coat, traveling from Lodi to Milan to meet his beloved, Gigogin. Their love is expressed through tender moments and serenades, but fate intervenes when the young man is sent to Piedmont. Despite the distance, he continues to express his love by placing a flower on the water every day, hoping it would reach Gigogin in Milan. This act symbolizes his unwavering affection and the hope that their love will endure despite the separation.

Tragically, the story takes a sorrowful turn when Gigogin, in her eagerness to retrieve a flower, falls into the water and is carried away to the sea. The young man, heartbroken by the news, never returns from Piedmont. The song concludes with a poetic vision of the lovers reuniting in the afterlife, where Gigogin waits among the stars, holding a flower, and they are finally together in a dreamlike state. Joselito's 'Aveva Un Bavero' beautifully captures the essence of a love that transcends time and space, evoking deep emotions through its lyrical storytelling and melancholic melody.