Translation of the song lyrics Carlo Martello (Ritorna Dalla Battaglia Di Poitiers) - Fabrizio De André

Carlo Martello (Ritorna Dalla Battaglia Di Poitiers) - Fabrizio De André
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Song from the album: Gli originali
In the genre:Поп
Release date:04.07.2013
Song language:Italian
Record label:Replay

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Carlo Martello (Ritorna Dalla Battaglia Di Poitiers) (original)Carlo Martello (Ritorna Dalla Battaglia Di Poitiers) (translation)
Re Carlo tornava dalla guerra King Charles was returning from the war
lo accoglie la sua terra cingendolo d’allor. he welcomes his land to him by encircling it from then.
Al sol della calda primavera In the sun of the warm spring
lampeggia l’armatura del Sire vincitor. the armor of the victorious Sire flashes.
Il sangue del Principe e del Moro The blood of the Prince and the Moor
arrossano il cimiero d’identico color they redden the crest of the same color
ma pi che del corpo le ferite but more than the body's wounds
da Carlo son sentite le bramosie d’amor. from Carlo the cravings for love are felt.
«Se ansia di gloria, sete d’onore "If you are anxious for glory, thirst for honor
spegne la guerra al vincitore extinguishes the war on the victor
non ti concede un momento per fare all’amore. does not give you a moment to make love.
Chi poi impone alla sposa soave Who then imposes on the sweet bride
di castit la cintura ahim grave the belt of chastity, alas, grave
in battaglia pu correre il rischio di perder la chiave». in battle he may run the risk of losing the key ».
Cos si lamenta il re cristano Thus complains the Christian king
s’inchina intorno il grano, gli son corona i fior. the wheat bows around, the flowers are crowned.
Lo specchio di chiara fontanella The clear fountain mirror
riflette fiero in sella dei Mori il vincitor. proudly reflects the victor in the saddle of the Moors.
Quand’ecco nell’acqua si compone When it is composed in the water
mirabile visione il simbolo d’amor admirable vision the symbol of love
nel folto di lunghe trecce bionde in the thick of long blond braids
il seno si confonde ignudo in pieno sol. the breast is confused naked in full sun.
«mai non fu vista cosa pi bella "Never was there a more beautiful thing seen
mai io non colsi siffatta pulzella» I never caught such a maid "
disse re carlo scendendo veloce di sella. King Charles said, quickly getting out of the saddle.
«Deh, cavaliere non v’accostate "Oh, knight, don't come near
gi d’altri gaudio quel che cercate what you are looking for is already other joy
ad altra pi facile fonte la sete calmate». to another easier source, quench your thirst ».
Sorpreso da un fare s deciso Surprised by a decisive action
sentendosi deriso re Carlo s’arrest feeling mocked, King Charles stopped
ma pi dell’onor pot il digiuno but more than honor was fasting
fremente l’elmo bruno il sire si lev. the brown helmet quivering, the sire rose.
Codesta era l’arma sua segreta This was his secret weapon
da Carlo spesso usata in gran difficolt often used by Carlo in great difficulty
alla donna apparve un gran nasone a big nose appeared to the woman
un volto da caprone, ma era Sua Maest. the face of a goat, but it was Majesty of him.
«Se voi non foste il mio sovrano» "If you weren't my sovereign"
Carlo si sfila il pesante spadone Carlo takes off the heavy sword
«non celerei il disio di fuggirvi lontano. «I would not hide the desire to run away from you.
Ma poich siete il mio signore» But since you are my lord "
Carlo si toglie l’intero gabbione Carlo takes off the entire gabion
«debbo concedermi spoglia ad ogni pudore». "I must allow myself naked to all modesty".
Cavaliere lui era assai valente Knight he was very capable
ed anche in quel frangente d’onor si ricopr and even in that moment of honor he covered himself
e giunto alla fin della tenzone and come to the end of the battle
incerto sull’arcione tent di risalir. uncertain about the saddle he tried to go up.
Veloce lo arpiona la pulzella The maid harpoons him quickly
repente una parcella presenta al suo signor repente a parcel presents to his lord
«deh, proprio perch voi siete il sire «Deh, precisely because you are the sire
fan cinquemila lire, un prezzo di favor». for five thousand lire, a preferential price ».
«E' mai possibile, porco d’un cane, "Is it ever possible, pig of a dog,
che le avventure in codesto reame than adventures in this realm
debban risolversi tutte con grandi puttane. they must all be resolved with great whores.
Anche sul prezzo c' poi da ridire Also on the price there is something to say about it
ben mi ricordo che pria di partire well I remember that before leaving
v’eran tariffe inferiori alle tremila lire». there were rates below three thousand lire ".
Ci detto, ag da gran cialtrone Told us, act like a big scoundrel
con balzo da leone in sella si lanci leap like a lion in the saddle
frustando il cavallo come un ciuco whipping the horse like a donkey
tra i glicini e il sambuco il re si dilegu. between the wisteria and the elder the king disappears.
Re Carlo tornava dalla guerra King Charles was returning from the war
l’accoglie la sua terra cingendolo d’allor. he welcomes his land to him by encircling him from then on.
Al sol della calda primavera In the sun of the warm spring
lampeggia l’armatura del sire vincitor.the armor of the victor sire flashes.
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