Sara, sung by Antonello Venditti was played in the fourth episode of Musitaly: Against the War & Youth.
This song tells the story of Sara.
Sara is still studying in high school but she got pregnant and the words of the song come from her boyfriend, older than her.
Sara’s boyfriend tries to reassure her about what she is experiencing such as her belly which is increasing and he promises her one day, maybe, they will be married.
This song is one of the most famous songs in Italy and Antonello Venditti is absolutely one of the most Italian influential song-writers.
Antonello Venditti [Original Version]
Sara, svegliati è primavera.
Sara, sono le sette e tu devi
andare a scuola,
Sara, prendi tutti i libri
e accendi il motorino
e poi attenta,
ricordati che aspetti un bambino.
Sara, se avessi i soldi
ti porterei ogni giorno al mare,
Sara, se avessi tempo
ti porterei ogni giorno a far l’amore,
ma Sara, mi devo laureare,
e forse un giorno ti sposerò,
magari in chiesa,
dove tua madre sta aspettando
per poter piangere un po’
Sara, tu va dritta
non ti devi vergognare,
le tue amiche
dai retta a me
lasciale tutte parlare,
Sara, è stato solo amore,
se nel banco no c’entri più,
tu sei bella,
anche sei vestiti
non ti stanno più.
Sara, mentre dormivi
l’ho sentito respirare,
Sara, mentre dormivi
ti batteva forte il cuore,
Sara, tu non sei più sola,
il tuo amore gli basterà,
il tuo bambino,
se ci credi nascerà
Sara…
Sara…
Sara ….
Antonello Venditti – Sara [English Translation]
Sara, wake up
It is spring
Sara, it is seven o’clock
And you have to go to school
Sara, take all your books
And start your moped
And then be careful
Remember you’re expecting a baby
Sara, if I had money
I would take you to the seaside every day
Sara, if I had time
I would take you out to make love every day
But Sara, I have to get my degree
And maybe one day I’ll marry you
Maybe in church
Where your mother is waiting
So she can cry a little
Sara, walk upright
You don’t need to be ashamed
Your friends
Listen to me, let them all talk
Sara, it was only love
If you no longer fit behind your desk
You are beautiful
Even if your clothes don’t fit you any more
Sara, while you were sleeping
I heard him breathe
Sara, while you were sleeping
You heart was beating strongly
Sara, you are no longer alone
Your love will be enough for him
Your child
Will be born if you believe
Sara…
Sara…
Sara ….
