Villa Palagonia | Rhythms & Roots | Baciami Caro

By Allison Scola and Joe Ravo

Musicians

Allison Scola, vocals, shaker
Joe Ravo, guitar
Greg Maker, electric bass
Dave Mancuso, percussion
Janie Barnett, back up vocals

Verse I

Cobblestone piazzas and Spanish steps
Dome-painted skyline, pastel sunsets
She brought from New York a broken heart
A vacation in Roma could mark a fresh start

Music everywhere
She pulled the pins from her hair
She glided down the sunny streets
And sang out loud to the beat

Chorus

Baciami caro, parlami caro
Dimmi le parole che voglio
Baciami caro, come un’uomo
Bacia, baciami!

Translation

Kiss me Baby, Talk to me Baby
Tell me the words that I want (to hear)
Kiss me Baby, like a man
Kiss, Kiss me!]

Verse II

Just like when one dreams in foreign words
Italian flew from her lips like colorful birds
Dark eyes and thick hair in tailored pants
A smile and a vino, an invitation to dance

The band began to play
Her toes tapped, her body swayed
He led her out to the floor
Her heart and her voice soared

Chorus

Baciami caro, parlami caro
Dimmi le parole che voglio
Baciami caro, come un’uomo
Bacia, baciami!

Bridge I

The moon rose
He held her close
And whispered sweet words in her ears
She sang out loud without a care
Abandoning her tears

Chorus

Baciami caro, parlami caro
Dimmi le parole che voglio
Baciami caro, come un’uomo
Bacia, baciami!

Bridge II

The moon rose
He held her close
And whispered sweet words in her ears
She sang out loud without a care
Abandoning her tears

Chorus

Baciami caro, parlami caro
Dimmi le parole che voglio
Baciami caro, come un’uomo
Bacia, baciami!