Friday, June 11, 2021

Non arrossire - Don't Blush

Non arrossire
Quando ti guardo
Ma ferma il tuo cuore
Che trema per me

Non aver paura
Di darmi un bacio
Ma stammi vicino
E scaccia i timor

Il nostro amor
Non potrà mai finire
Stringiti a me
E poi lasciati andar

No non temere
Non indugiare
Non si fa del male
Se puro è l’amor

Non arrossire
Quando ti guardo
Ma ferma il tuo cuore
Che trema d’amor

© 1960 - Giorgio Gaber, David Pennati (music), Mogol, Maria Monti (lyrics)



Don’t blush
when I look at you,
but steady your heart
that trembles for me.

Don’t be afraid
of kissing me,
but stay close to me
and dispel the fear.

Our love
will never end.
Hold me
and then let yourself go.

But don’t worry,
don’t linger,
there’s no harm
if only it is love.

Don’t blush
when I look at you,
but steady your heart
that trembles with love.

English translation © 2024 Dennis Criteser


"Non arrossire" was released as a single in 1960 and included on Gaber's first album in 1961, a collection of previously released singles and new tracks.