Bambino [English translation]

The eyes cast to the ground, a sad expression

and pale cheeks

You don't sleep anymore

You're just a shadow of your former self

Alone you're roaming the streets like a soul in distress

And every night beneath her window

One can see you

I know that you adore her

And that she's got pretty eyes

But you're still too young

To be playing a pair of lovers

And play, play on your madoline

My little Bambino

Your music is more beautiful

Than the whole sky of Italy

And sing, sing with your affectionate voice

My little Bambino

You can sing as much as you want

She will never take you seriously

With your blond hair

Your face resembles a cherub

You should rather play football

Like all the other boys

You can smoke cigarettes like an adult man

You can wiggle your hips on the sidewalk when you watch out for her

You can tilt your cap over your ear

But all that will not make you look older in her heart

Love and jealousy are no games for children

You still have your whole to suffer like the grown-ups

And play, play on your madoline

My little Bambino

Your music is more beautiful

Than the entire sky of Italy

And sing, sing with your affectionate voice

My little Bambino

You can sing as much as you want

She will never take you seriously

If there are too many things that trouble you

Don't keep them to yourself

Go and tell them to your mum

Because that's what mothers are for

• Artist:Dalida
• Album:Son nom est Dalida (1957)