Italian Summer

Lyrics by S. Nicks, Music by Dave Stewart 

The rose stood out
Red against the golden wall
The sun comes through the silken drapes
The room begins to glow
All in cream-colored ivories
And soft yellows
You say hello
Put down that guitar
And handed me a rose

At the end of the Italian summer
It rains fast and it rains hard
The wind blows right through you
It tears you apart
Ooh, it's so romantic
Hey, it's so soulful
The rain falls down
And the thunder rolls

The sun fades out
And the mountains grow tall
The mists rush in and they
Take it all
From the islands you see
Li Galli and Capri
I remember it all
Love was everywhere
You just had to fall
At the end of the Italian summer
It rains fast and it rains hard
The wind blows right through you
It tears you apart
Ooh, it's so romantic
Hey, it's so soulful
The rain falls down
And the thunder rolls
At the end of the Italian summer
It rains fast and it rains hard
The wind blows right through you
It tears you apart
Oh, it's so romantic
Hey, it's so soulful
The rain falls down
And the thunder rolls
At the end of the Italian summer
It rains fast and it rains hard
The wind blows right through you
It tears you apart
Oh, it's so romantic
Hey, it's so soulful
The rain falls down
And the thunder rolls

The sun fades out
And the mountains grow tall
And the mists rush in and they
Take it all
From the islands you see
Li Galli and Capri
I remember it all
You just had to...
Fall

WEBMISTRESS speculates:

An absolutely beautiful song inspired by a trip Stevie took to Italy and a particular storm one evening that filled her with wonder. The first verse definitely makes me think of Lindsey and how Stevie described him as "sleeping with his guitar" - she probably did need to tell him to put it down sometimes in order to get romantic! The vivid imagery of this song makes me want to hop on a plane to Italy today. I've been there twice, and the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful areas I've ever visited (I say this as someone who has been fortunate enough to travel a great many places all over the world). I think this is my favorite track on the album. This gorgeous song is definitely fitting for such a gorgeous locale.

 

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