Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu

Laura Pausini's rendition of "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu" is a beautiful and evocative interpretation of a classic Italian song originally performed by Domenico Modugno. The song, often referred to as "Volare," is a timeless piece that captures the essence of joy, freedom, and the transcendence of love and dreams.

The lyrics begin with the singer reminiscing about a dream so extraordinary that it feels irreplaceable. The imagery of painting hands and face blue symbolizes a transformation, a departure from the mundane to the extraordinary. The sudden abduction by the wind and the subsequent flight into the infinite sky represent a sense of liberation and boundless happiness. The repeated refrain of "Volare" (to fly) and "cantare" (to sing) emphasizes the euphoria and the sense of being uplifted, both physically and emotionally.

As the song progresses, the singer describes flying higher than the sun, with the world gradually disappearing below. This ascent is accompanied by a sweet melody that seems to play just for the singer, enhancing the feeling of a personal, almost magical experience. However, the song also acknowledges the ephemeral nature of dreams, as they vanish with the dawn. Despite this, the singer finds a new source of dreams in the beloved's blue eyes, which are compared to a star-studded sky. This shift from the sky to the eyes signifies a grounding of the dream in a tangible, intimate reality.

The final verses celebrate the joy of being with the beloved, whose eyes and voice provide a continuous source of happiness and inspiration. The song concludes with the singer expressing contentment in being "quaggiù" (down here) with the beloved, suggesting that true happiness is found not just in lofty dreams but in the shared moments of love and connection. Pausini's emotive delivery and the timeless melody make this song a poignant reminder of the power of dreams and the beauty of love.