Attesa

Sarah Brightman's song 'Attesa' is a poignant exploration of longing and the passage of time. The lyrics, sung in Italian, convey a deep sense of yearning and anticipation. The opening lines, 'La mia vita va come un fiume in piena. Io con lui ogni giorno godrò,' liken life to a full-flowing river, suggesting a sense of inevitability and the unstoppable march of time. The singer expresses a desire to enjoy each day, yet there is an underlying current of solitude and waiting.

The recurring plea, 'Portami il mio amor! E fa svanire il dolor!' (Bring me my love! And make the pain disappear!), highlights the central theme of the song: the longing for a loved one who is absent. This refrain captures the essence of the emotional turmoil experienced when separated from someone dear. The repetition of 'E fa svanire il dolor!' emphasizes the depth of the pain and the desperate hope for relief through reunion.

Brightman's use of vivid imagery, such as 'Mare Di Risate e Cieli Da Oro' (Sea of laughter and golden skies), paints a picture of an idyllic life that the singer dreams of sharing with her love. However, the reality of their separation is starkly contrasted with the idealized vision, as seen in lines like 'Quando stà lontano, Tempo non fa piano!' (When he is far away, time does not go slowly!). This juxtaposition underscores the agony of waiting and the slow passage of time when one is longing for a loved one. 'Attesa' is a beautiful and melancholic reflection on love, distance, and the hope for reunion, capturing the universal experience of longing in a deeply personal way.