La lontananza [English translation]

I remember our time together was interrupted by a siren sounding in the far distance - who knew from where?

I was afraid because whenever I heard this sound I had thoughts that something bad would happen. And I didn't realise that for me and you nothing could be worse than our separation....

Then as now.

We looked at each other wanting to stay in each other's arms, instead, I walked with you along the usual street and kissed you, as always, tenderly saying these words,

"Distance, you know is like the wind....puts out the little fires,

But inflames the big ones......the big ones"

Distance, you know is like the wind, really makes people forget who they don't really love.

A year has already passed and still the fire burns in my soul.

I believed I could be strong and fooled myself that I would forget, instead I'm here remembering - remembering you.

Distance, you know is like the wind....puts out the little fires,

But inflames the big ones......the big ones"

Now that many years have passed, I would give my life to have you near me, to see you again even if only for an instant, to say "Forgive me".

I never knew how much you cared and now I know I have thrown away the only real thing in my life - your love for me.

Bye my love, don't cry

I'll be back, you'll see

I promise I'll come back

I swear, I'll come back

Because I love you

I love you

Bye

I love you

• Artist:Domenico Modugno