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| "Ma se ghe penso" | |
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| Song by Luisa Rondolotti | |
| Language | Genoese |
| English title | "But if I think about it" |
| Published | 1925 |
| Composer(s) | Mario Cappello, Attilio Margutti |
| Lyricist(s) | Mario Cappello |
"Ma se ghe penso"[a] (pronounced [ma se ɡe ˈpeŋsu]; "But if I think about it") is a song in the Genoese dialect of Ligurian. It has a central role in the folklore of the Italian city of Genoa and is commonly quoted as one of its symbols. The song was written by Mario Cappello, with Attilio Margutti having helped with the music. "Ma se ghe penso" was launched in 1925. Its first performance was by soprano Luisa Rondolotti, in Genoa's Teatro Orfeo.
Its lyrics speak of a Genoese emigrant to Latin America, who is thinking of coming back to his city. Notwithstanding his child's opposition, he finally goes back to Genoa.[2]
- ^ "Ma se ghe pensu, lyrics and video". www.italyheritage.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Italian Folk - Ma se ghe penso lyrics + English translation". lyricstranslate.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
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