Bella Ciao song is famously known as the musical centrepiece of the Spanish drama series Money Heist. Money Heist is a very popular TV show in the International Catalogue of Netflix. The good news is that the Money Heist official trailer is out today and the fans are going crazy about it. Interestingly, Money Heist has now become one of the most-watched TV Show on Netflix.
History of Bella Ciao Song
“Bella ciao” translates to “Goodbye beautiful” in English. Bella Ciao was a folk song of Italian protest, originated in the 19th century. It was originally sung by the workers in North Italy to raise voices against the harsh working conditions in the paddy fields. Later, Bella Ciao song was changed and became a hymn of the resistance against anti-fascism.
The Italian Resistance movement (September 1943 to April 1945) has received much popularity over the years. Along with Bella Ciao song, many acts of severe violence are associated with this movement. However, people had almost forgotten this masterpiece until it was again used in Money Heist after 75 years. Unsurprisingly, the catchy tune, rhythm, notes, and lyrics of Bella Ciao have won many hearts. Moreover, it has come up as a symbol of resistance against all kinds of suppression and is actively being used in protests worldwide.
Even popular singers and celebrities like Ayushmann Khurrana and Harshdeep Kaur couldn’t help themselves from playing Bella Ciao. Interestingly, while some of the people didn’t even know the lyrics of the song, they hummed along. Bella Ciao song is aptly used in Money Heist and gives us goosebumps every time it is played. So, for those who don’t know the lyrics of Bella Ciao song and its meaning, read the article further for a treat.
‘Bella Ciao’ Song Lyrics in Italian
Una mattina mi son svegliato,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
Una mattina mi son svegliato
e ho trovato l’invasor.
O partigiano portami via,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
o partigiano portami via
che mi sento di morir.
E se io muoio da partigiano,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
e se io muoio da partigiano
tu mi devi seppellir.
Seppellire lassù in montagna,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
seppellire lassù in montagna
sotto l’ombra di un bel fior.
E le genti che passeranno,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
e le genti che passeranno
mi diranno «che bel fior.
Questo è il fiore del partigiano,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
questo è il fiore del partigiano
morto per la libertà
‘Bella Ciao’ Song Meaning in English
One morning I awakened,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao! (Goodbye beautiful)
One morning I awakened
And I found the invader.
Oh, partisan carry me away,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
oh partisan carry me away
Because I feel death approaching.
And if I die as a partisan,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
and if I die as a partisan
then you must bury me.
Bury me up in the mountain,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
bury me up in the mountain
under the shade of a beautiful flower.
And all those who shall pass,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
and all those who shall pass
will tell me “what a beautiful flower.”
This is the flower of the partisan,
Oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao! Bella ciao! ciao! ciao!
this is the flower of the partisan
who died for freedom
Money Heist Official trailer
Money Heist Official Trailer is releasing on 2nd August i.e. today. Gladly, you can watch the trailer on the official Youtube channel of Netflix. Also, now that you know the lyrics, don’t miss out on humming along! Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao!
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