Torna a Surriento [English translation]

See the beauty of Surrento

Of this land of dreams and lovers

Like a dream you soon discover  

It was never meant to be

See the foaming of the ebb tide 

The gardens with their perfumed flowers 

The languid passing of the hours 

Don't they bid you, "Stay with me"? 

Still you say, "Goodbye, I leave you"

Leaving me a heart to grieve you  

Leave me longing to be near you

For a love that cannot be 

Still, I can’t be free

Life’s a dead thing without you 

Love’s dead without you

Make me your dream!

See the beauty of Surrento

Of the haunts that once gave pleasure

All this world of hidden treasure 

Can they compare now to your own?

Hear the sirens of the sea coast 

Enchantments, spells that rise to greet you

How they’re longing just to meet you 

With their kiss they can melt stone 

Still, you say “Goodbye, I leave you!” 

Leaving me a heart to grieve you 

Leave me longing to be near you

How have you the heart to go?

Still, I love you so

Life’s a dead thing without you 

Love’s dead without you

Make me your dream! (2x)

• Artist:Ernesto de Curtis
• Album:I Classici Della Musica Napoletana (1967)