even if we wake up in the morning, we no longer see the invader. from today's perspective these people who sacrificed their lives for the idea of freedom (for others, not even for themselves) seem surreal. "If you just stand and watch, the enemy will hang you one by one like this. Don't be afraid of death. She is nothing. You will see that in a few moments when I am dying. Death is not scary if you know what you are dying for." Stjepan Filipović 1916-1942
I've been in countless Italian restaurants and heard this song played, I never knew what the lyrics meant. Such a horribly sad song for such a jaunty tune.
Thank-you for making this video. I found out a while back what the song was about and I've not heard this version of it but I have seen people dance to it clearly having no idea what the song is about. I was born in 1973 and thanks to my brother I have an extensive knowledge of WWII and what happened as his interest rubbed off on me and we've both got an interest in it. It's amazing to look at people in society now and see how people seem to have forgotten the horrors of war. You've only got to mention to many now of what's going on in Ukraine to be met with a look of boredom like you've stepped in something and made to feel like you've made a massive mistake by mentioning it. There's atrocities going all around the world and people don't seem to care. This is how this stuff gets repeated. We must never forget.
Absolutely. For many, it can't be further from any thought about the war. And if we speak about other countries that are not Italy, the only thing they tend to memorize is "Bella, Ciao". The song has lost its message for the new generations. On the other hand, and I'm sorry to say this, it's normal, no matter how against it we are. The IIWW is depicted in those old, boring films that grandpa wanted to see instead of the animated picture of the moment. A real pity, but it's the truth. BTW, I love also a good old war flick. But I am 51.
Of course we know the lyrics of the song. If you live in Europe and you're over 40 you should the lyrics to this song. And the disco version is sacrilegious. But that's just my opinion.
Well…I suppose at least the song stays in memory… though people ought to take the song much more to heart since it increasingly regains its relevance with a seemingly renewed rise of Evil.
Amazing, thank you! I find all dance clubs and most attendees bereft of any actual concern for substance or any relative sense of worldly conscience. This usually being the case before entering the venue, during and after. People hate having to challenge their worldly view and their place in it with fact. It’s an inconvenience they cannot muster the strength of mind to comprehend.
questa canzone è stata scritta dopo la fine della guerra e non era un canto partigiano. Una traduzione della canzone patriottica russa Kathiuscha era cantata ma modificata dai partigiani comunisti .... Partigiani che senza l'aiuto degli alleati sarebbero stati annientati ... guardate le porcate fatte sui civili e le rappresaglie che scatenarono . Il fratello di mio nonno era comunista ed era al confino già dal 1938, tornato a casa fu assassinato dai comunisti perchè fratello di un fascista ...
I used an "official translation", where they take the liberty to adapt the text so it sounds best in another language, even though each word may not be translated correctly.
@@ericwanderweg8525 Indeed, and there won't be peace ever, till people unite and stand against their leaders who start and push those wars and i mean in all countries.
So, who were the invaders, who were the invaded? Oh, got it: "The song was later made as an anthem of the anti-fascist resistance by the Italian partisans between 1943 and 1945 during the Italian Resistance, against the Nazi Germany." I keep forgetting that Italians have a hard time ending a war on the side they started on...
I don't understand the point of this video? What's the problem with the people singing this in a nightclub nowadays? Should music only be reserved for the context it was written in? Because if so we would be going without a lot of music.
I think he means it so. People dance to it like it is a happy song or so. And in generell 99% Dont know what hes saying. And due to the translation we can see what it is about. And it shows that the song itself is really sad and not happy. The dancing scenes seems afterwards also really "funny" because they dont know the translation.
What percentage of the people do you think understand the lyrics? Is this song also played in night clubs in Italy? Can you tell me some songs with similar lyrics that people dance on? I personaly used to get goosebumps when I heard this song. Not something I want to dance joyfully to. But to each his own.
@@deboer_official I'd have to disagree that the main sentiment of this song is one of sadness. The song seems to me to be about a man's defiance and willingness to give his life for a greater purpose, even if that means saying goodbye to his love. It is of course sad that these things must happen but for the person who wrote it, it seems like they are willing to fight against hopeless odds in order to hold true to whatever values he had. It certainly seems to be the type of song that people can dance and sing to, the message is a good one.
@@CrocodileTear I'm not sure if it's sung in Italy, was your recording from a Russian nightclub? If so it would make sense that it is commonly sung there, as I thought the Great Patriotic War was very important culturally and many Russians fought as Partisans?
Yet they are being forgotten or despised because many of the m believed in communism (however wrong or whatever). It seems that fighting fascism is not an issue any more.
Somehow I find your version less cosy.
even if we wake up in the morning, we no longer see the invader.
from today's perspective these people who sacrificed their lives for the idea of freedom (for others, not even for themselves) seem surreal.
"If you just stand and watch, the enemy will hang you one by one like this. Don't be afraid of death. She is nothing. You will see that in a few moments when I am dying. Death is not scary if you know what you are dying for."
Stjepan Filipović 1916-1942
Thanks for translating the song. I don't speak Italian but I did understand roughly what the song was about.
I've been in countless Italian restaurants and heard this song played, I never knew what the lyrics meant. Such a horribly sad song for such a jaunty tune.
I am happy the video was useful to you.
@@CrocodileTear Thank you for taking the time to translate it and put it in the proper context.
Young people partying >> Young people dying in war
Thank-you for making this video. I found out a while back what the song was about and I've not heard this version of it but I have seen people dance to it clearly having no idea what the song is about. I was born in 1973 and thanks to my brother I have an extensive knowledge of WWII and what happened as his interest rubbed off on me and we've both got an interest in it. It's amazing to look at people in society now and see how people seem to have forgotten the horrors of war. You've only got to mention to many now of what's going on in Ukraine to be met with a look of boredom like you've stepped in something and made to feel like you've made a massive mistake by mentioning it. There's atrocities going all around the world and people don't seem to care. This is how this stuff gets repeated. We must never forget.
Touching and poignant partisan song. Marco Calliari made me discover it and later the version in Casa del Papel was good too.
Thank you for posting this. 💔🖤 never forget never again
why would you drink, party and dance to a song about dying for freedom and your country? I think the meaning of the song has been lost.
Absolutely. For many, it can't be further from any thought about the war. And if we speak about other countries that are not Italy, the only thing they tend to memorize is "Bella, Ciao". The song has lost its message for the new generations. On the other hand, and I'm sorry to say this, it's normal, no matter how against it we are. The IIWW is depicted in those old, boring films that grandpa wanted to see instead of the animated picture of the moment. A real pity, but it's the truth.
BTW, I love also a good old war flick. But I am 51.
Just wondering if a patriotic song like that would entice the youth of today to fight against a foreign invader.......or not.
It has definitely entriced the youth to go clubbing..thanks to Netflix
Of course we know the lyrics of the song. If you live in Europe and you're over 40 you should the lyrics to this song. And the disco version is sacrilegious. But that's just my opinion.
Nicely done , I do now know and great history with photos , thanks for sharing ! 👍
They don’t know, don’t care.
> the guy in the white shirt center frame doing a bump at 2:41 to the drop lmao
Well…I suppose at least the song stays in memory…
though people ought to take the song much more to heart since it increasingly regains its relevance with a seemingly renewed rise of Evil.
and what if they DO know...... glory to them.
Amazing, thank you! I find all dance clubs and most attendees bereft of any actual concern for substance or any relative sense of worldly conscience. This usually being the case before entering the venue, during and after. People hate having to challenge their worldly view and their place in it with fact. It’s an inconvenience they cannot muster the strength of mind to comprehend.
What / who is in the picture at 0:48 ?
Those are some resistance men from the mountains around Nice.
questa canzone è stata scritta dopo la fine della guerra e non era un canto partigiano. Una traduzione della canzone patriottica russa Kathiuscha era cantata ma modificata dai partigiani comunisti .... Partigiani che senza l'aiuto degli alleati sarebbero stati annientati ... guardate le porcate fatte sui civili e le rappresaglie che scatenarono . Il fratello di mio nonno era comunista ed era al confino già dal 1938, tornato a casa fu assassinato dai comunisti perchè fratello di un fascista ...
Wow, 😮😔
Praise the glorious Dead!
Eh kinda think a lesson has been lost in time 😢
"stamattina..." is "this morning", not "one morning" (that would be "una mattina")
I used an "official translation", where they take the liberty to adapt the text so it sounds best in another language, even though each word may not be translated correctly.
You learn something every day. Thx! Viva la France!
Cant see it
Cant see it, or cant watch it?
Nothing has changed, the world still wars. Vaya con Dios to all. St.Paul,Minnesota.
There’s no profit in peace.
@@ericwanderweg8525 Indeed, and there won't be peace ever, till people unite and stand against their leaders who start and push those wars and i mean in all countries.
So, who were the invaders, who were the invaded? Oh, got it: "The song was later made as an anthem of the anti-fascist resistance by the Italian partisans between 1943 and 1945 during the Italian Resistance, against the Nazi Germany." I keep forgetting that Italians have a hard time ending a war on the side they started on...
Its never too late to realize that being allied with one of the most infamous and murderous regims of history is not a good idea.
@@CrocodileTear "...most infamous and murderous regims of history..." ? You are delusional!
A terrible period …to remember
😘
I don't understand the point of this video? What's the problem with the people singing this in a nightclub nowadays? Should music only be reserved for the context it was written in? Because if so we would be going without a lot of music.
I think he means it so. People dance to it like it is a happy song or so. And in generell 99% Dont know what hes saying. And due to the translation we can see what it is about. And it shows that the song itself is really sad and not happy. The dancing scenes seems afterwards also really "funny" because they dont know the translation.
What percentage of the people do you think understand the lyrics? Is this song also played in night clubs in Italy? Can you tell me some songs with similar lyrics that people dance on?
I personaly used to get goosebumps when I heard this song. Not something I want to dance joyfully to. But to each his own.
Excatly what i thought.@@CrocodileTear
@@deboer_official I'd have to disagree that the main sentiment of this song is one of sadness. The song seems to me to be about a man's defiance and willingness to give his life for a greater purpose, even if that means saying goodbye to his love. It is of course sad that these things must happen but for the person who wrote it, it seems like they are willing to fight against hopeless odds in order to hold true to whatever values he had. It certainly seems to be the type of song that people can dance and sing to, the message is a good one.
@@CrocodileTear I'm not sure if it's sung in Italy, was your recording from a Russian nightclub? If so it would make sense that it is commonly sung there, as I thought the Great Patriotic War was very important culturally and many Russians fought as Partisans?
Yet they are being forgotten or despised because many of the m believed in communism (however wrong or whatever). It seems that fighting fascism is not an issue any more.