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Suitcases full of illusion
We set off one morning
Far from our women, from our homes
To live the American dream.
When the Statue of Liberty
Opened his giant arms to us
So we started to cry
Tears of an emigrant.
Italian Americans
They spoke American with their hands
But when they sang about Italy
New York became Napoli.
Italian Americans
Adventurers who started from nothing
Have put their name to the credits
Of all American history.
Mamma Hollywood you know it's fantastic.
Santo found a job in cinema
And I, I make music.
We'll be stars soon.
Mama, don't worry.
Kiss the whole family.
I love you mom.
In the evening at the Italian cafe
My fingers enjoyed my guitar
We shared among friends
My small, paltry successes.
Franqui became Sinatra
Al Pacino played The Godfathers
Here we are given the right
To become someone.
Italian Americans
They spoke American with their hands
But when they sang about Italy
New York became Napoli.
Italian Americans
Adventurers who started from nothing
Have put their name to the credits
Of all American history.
Mama, tomorrow I'll be back home in Sicily.
With Lélia, Maria, Giuseppe, the whole Baracatto family
And after lunch like at Rosetta's wedding
I will sing your favorite song for you
And then we will both dance the tarantella Mamma,
Listen, it's your son singing.
Italian Americans
They spoke American with their hands
But when they sang about Italy
New York became Napoli.
Italian Americans
Adventurers who started from nothing
Have put their name to the credits
Of all American history.
Italian Americans...
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