Italian Songs

Welcome to Italian Lyrics

Italian music is pure emotion wrapped in melody. Whether it’s the romantic longing of a classic ballad, the dramatic power of opera-inspired pop, or the catchy hooks of today’s scene, these lyrics tell stories of love, heartbreak, passion, and la dolce vita. Italian has a special way of making everyday feelings sound poetic and timeless.

Our collection includes thousands of songs: legendary classics everyone knows, Sanremo Festival winners, and fresh tracks that keep the tradition alive. Browse by genre, artist, or era to find the voice that speaks to you.

Top Genres & Artists That Define Italian Music

Italian music blends tradition with innovation. Here are the scenes and voices that have shaped it for generations:

• Classic Neapolitan & Canzone Italiana – Heartfelt, sunny, and iconic. Think “’O Sole Mio” (the ultimate Naples anthem, covered by everyone from Caruso to Pavarotti), “Volare” (Domenico Modugno’s joyful escape that became a global standard), “Funiculì Funiculà” (pure celebration).
• Pop & Ballads – Romantic, powerful voices that last forever. Eros Ramazzotti (timeless hits like “Musica è” and “Cose della vita”), Laura Pausini (emotional anthems like “La solitudine” that still dominate playlists), Zucchero (bluesy rock-soul with tracks like “Senza una donna”).
• Opera-Pop Crossovers – Where classical meets modern magic. Andrea Bocelli (“Con te partirò” — one of the biggest crossover hits ever), Luciano Pavarotti (legendary tenor who brought opera to the world).
• Singer-Songwriters & Rock – Deep lyrics and storytelling. Lucio Battisti (revolutionary 70s pop like “Ancora tu”), Vasco Rossi (rock rebel with raw emotion), Fabrizio De André (poetic master of protest and life stories).
• Modern Italian Pop & Urban – Fresh energy with roots. Mahmood (soulful, genre-blending hits), Sfera Ebbasta (trap king who put Italian rap on the map), Elodie (fierce pop-R&B), plus Sanremo standouts like Olly or Madame.

Other strong scenes we keep growing: Neapolitan rap (Geolier, anyone?), indie pop, and timeless duets that never fade.

Italy gave the world opera and some of the most covered songs ever. “’O Sole Mio” and “Volare” have been recorded in dozens of languages. Artists like Mina (the best-selling Italian singer of all time) and Adriano Celentano shaped entire eras. Italian music isn’t just popular at home — it travels, from Sanremo stages to global playlists.

If you’re starting out, try our “Most Iconic Italian Songs Ever” or “Best Lyrics for Learning Italian” sections. Got a favorite verse from a classic? Share it in the comments or help add romanizations/translations.